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Saudis to get entry visa exemption to EU

Dubai: Saudi nationals will soon be exempt from pre-entry visa requirements to European Union (EU) countries, allowing them to travel…

5 months ago

More than 6 million foreign Umrah pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia in Q1

Dubai: More than 6.5 million international Umrah pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia during the first quarter of 2025, Minister of…

5 months ago

Saudi Arabia: Son’s pardon gives dad’s jailed killer new lease of life

Cairo: A young Saudi man has pardoned his father’s killer, who spent 18 years in prison waiting for the son…

5 months ago

Saudi Arabia launches unified digital platform for Hajj permits

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), has launched a…

5 months ago

Saudi Arabia to teach AI in schools

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has launched a new high school course titled “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence” as part of its efforts…

5 months ago

Official reception held in Amsterdam for His Majesty Sultan Haitham

Amsterdam : Upon his arrival at the palace, His Majesty the Sultan was warmly received by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander…

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Oman hosts international workshop to review Green List accreditation for protected areas

Muscat :The workshop aims to introduce and promote global standards of excellence in protected area management through the IUCN’s internationally…

5 months ago

Oman’s airports record 2.5 million passengers by February 2025, down 6.7%; Indians top the list

Muscat : According to preliminary data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), Muscat International Airport handled…

5 months ago

Why you should invest in Dubai’s commercial property market

Dubai’s popularity often attracts sceptics, but its success is driven by those who seize opportunities. As one of the world’s…

5 months ago

Oman Embassy announces Thailand’s new Digital Arrival Card system and expansion of e-attestation services

Muscat : This digital platform replaces the previously used paper-based arrival form (TM.6) and is part of Thailand’s efforts to…

5 months ago

Oman, Iran Foreign Ministers hold talks ahead of Iran-US negotiations

Muscat : The meeting between Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Sayyid Badr Albusaidi,…

5 months ago

Abu Dhabi ranks fourth globally in public transport quality

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi ranked fourth globally in terms of public transport quality based on resident feedback, the Department of…

5 months ago

New India passport rule: Name change after marriage made easy

Dubai: In a bid to ease passport formalities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) now allows Indian citizens to add…

5 months ago

How Dubai, Qatar aviation hubs can get creative with land-side developments

Airports have evolved far beyond mere transit hubs. As passenger expectations shift, driven by heightened demands for convenience, unique experiences,…

5 months ago

Iran’s Foreign Minister, accompanying delegation arrives in Oman for talks with US

MUSCAT: An Iranian delegation headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Muscat, for meetings with the United States. Araqchi…

5 months ago

Oman launches Gulf Traffic Week 2025 under the theme ‘Driving Without a Phone’

Muscat : The campaign, spearheaded by the Royal Oman Police (ROP), aims to raise awareness about the serious dangers of…

5 months ago

New Nad Al Sheba Mall to open in Dubai with over 100 retail and leisure destinations

Dubai: Nad Al Sheba in Dubai is set to welcome a new hub for lifestyle and convenience with the opening…

5 months ago

Budget carrier flynas launches direct flights between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi

Riyadh: Budget carrier flynas celebrated the launch of its new direct flight route connecting Riyadh and Abu Dhabi late last…

5 months ago

Dubai: RTA announces renaming of GGICO Metro Station

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Friday announced the renaming of a Dubai Metro station in…

5 months ago

Here’s why Oman is the choice of venue for US-Iran talks on April 12

MUSCAT: Oman will host a high-level meeting between the United States and Iran on Saturday, aimed at reaching a potential…

5 months ago

Netherlands thanks Oman for help in securing release of embassy worker in Yemen

MUSCAT: Netherlands thanked Oman for securing the release of its Embassy employee from Yemen. Akram Al-Akhali who was working as…

5 months ago

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