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Bahrain rejects proposal to give judiciary power over deportation, travel bans

Dubai: Bahrain has rejected a parliamentary proposal that sought to give the judiciary authority over deportation and travel ban decisions,…

5 months ago

Saudi Arabia suspends short-term visas for 14 countries, including India and Pakistan, ahead of Hajj season

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension on issuing new short-term visas — including business visit visas (both single-…

5 months ago

Sheikh Hamdan to visit India on Tuesday

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence…

5 months ago

UAE President reaffirms commitment to promoting culture of healthy living

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reiterated the nation’s unwavering commitment to investing in the…

5 months ago

New Saudi airline Riyadh Air gets Air Operator Certificate, set to launch flights in 2025

RIYADH: Riyadh Air has received the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), authorising the airline…

5 months ago

Oman records over 668,000 visitors in first two months of 2025; nationals from UAE, India, Germany top the list

Muscat : The figures highlight the continued appeal of Oman as a tourist destination, with nationals from the United Arab…

5 months ago

Pesos rises further vs US dollar: Effect on OFW remittances, ₱400 cut for every $100 sent

Manila: The peso gained further on Monday (April 7), opening at ₱56.852 against the US dollar, in a show of…

5 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s hiring spree leads to best quarter in 12 years

Dubai: Between January to end March, Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector created jobs at the fastest pace in 12 years,…

5 months ago

Market panic deepens as China retaliates against Trump tariffs

Panic selling gripped global markets on Monday, as US President Donald Trump refused to budge on his swingeing tariffs despite…

5 months ago

New academic year begins for Indian school students in Oman

Muscat : Students, both old and new, returned to their school campuses after a short term break and the long…

5 months ago

Investment and Trade Court in Oman to handle 11 types of disputes

Muscat : Details of this decree was published in the Official Gazette No. 1590, marking the beginning of a specialised…

5 months ago

Dubai Police honour tourist for returning lost gold jewellery

Dubai: In a gesture underscoring the values of integrity and community partnership, the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai…

5 months ago

India Waqf Bill fallout: Allies under fire

The passage of the controversial Waqf amendment act in India’s parliament would not have been possible without the support of…

5 months ago

Dubai announces Dh786m worth 8-lane bridge over Dubai Creek to ease traffic around Bur Dubai

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday announced the construction of an eight-lane bridge over Dubai Creek to…

5 months ago

‘Hands off!’: Tens of thousands march in US against Trump and Elon Musk

Washington: Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies…

5 months ago

UAE weather: Warm and humid day ahead with temperatures soaring up to 41°C

Dubai: The weather across the UAE today promises to be slightly warm and humid, as per the daily forecast from…

5 months ago

India, Sri Lanka discuss fishermen issue; Colombo to release 11 fishermen imminently: Foreign secy Misri

Colombo : The issue of fishermen was discussed in considerable detail between India and Sri Lanka, with Sri Lankan authorities…

5 months ago

Cash held by public in Oman declines by 15.3% as demand deposits rise

Muscat: According to the Central Bank of Oman, the growth was driven by a sharp 18.6% rise in narrow money…

5 months ago

Global air freight demand dips for first time since mid-2023

Muscat: Measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), total global demand slipped by 0.1% compared to February 2024, when it had…

5 months ago

India’s Modi clinches defence, energy deals in Sri Lanka

India secured defence and energy deals with neighbouring Sri Lanka on Saturday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Sri Lankan…

5 months ago

Invest your gratuity: UAE’s new end-of-service savings scheme explained for employees

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) has called on private sector companies to enroll in the…

5 months ago

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