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Bitcoin succumbs to investors fleeing US tariff risk

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies dipped after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on US trading partners worldwide, triggering a slump…

6 months ago

UAE weather: Increase in temperatures continue across the country

Dubai: Clear to partly cloudy skies can be expected across the country today, April 3. According to the National Center…

6 months ago

Saudi charity drive raises SR1.8 billion in Ramadan

Cairo: A Saudi state-sponsored charity campaign has raised more than SR1.8 billion in donations during this past Ramadan, according to…

6 months ago

Saudi costume designer recalls five decades of creativity

Cairo: With more than five decades of traditional costume designs under his belt, Hassan bin Ghaith has a lot to…

6 months ago

Indian expats in UAE better off sending money now than wait as dollar weakens

Dubai: Indian expats in the UAE are starting to get much less on a dirham when sending money home –…

6 months ago

Doubling capacity on India-UAE routes can help travellers save $1 billion: report

DUBAI: Titled “Combined Skies: Unlocking the Benefits of UAE-India Aviation Liberalisation for Indian Travellers”, the report by the Observer Research…

6 months ago

IndiGo to start operations from Muscat to Kannur

Muscat: IndiGo Airlines is all set to launch direct flights from Kannur to Muscat, further strengthening air connectivity between the…

6 months ago

UAE tops global entrepreneurship rankings for fourth consecutive year

Dubai: The UAE has been ranked first globally for the fourth consecutive year in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report,…

6 months ago

Air India to Get last of 50 Boeing Jets made for Chinese carriers

Air India Ltd.’s windfall of 737 Max jets amid a broader shortage of new planes is coming to an end.…

6 months ago

Death toll from 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar crosses 1000, with over 2000 injured

Naypyidaw: The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,000 on Saturday, as rescuers dug…

6 months ago

Oman’s micro-enterprises show promising growth with 14% rise

Muscat: Active private enterprises grew by 11.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching 267,734 businesses—up from 240,765 during the…

6 months ago

Muscat Stock Exchange stocks bounce back as local institutions lead buying spree

Muscat: This renewed activity helped lift 34 stocks, compared to 28 gainers the previous week, signaling improved investor sentiment ahead…

6 months ago

His Majesty Sultan Haitham pardons 577 prisoners including expats ahead of Eid Al Fitr

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander has issued a special Royal pardon to a number of…

6 months ago

Oman’s market ‘stable and safe,’ says Chairman of Consumer Protection Authority

Muscat: In a recent communication dialogue, His Excellency Al-Hakmani highlighted the Authority’s ongoing efforts to curb unjustified price increases and…

6 months ago

Kuwait extradites 20 inmates to Sri Lanka

Cairo: Kuwait has deported 20 convicted Sri Lankan prisoners under an extradition agreement between the two countries, according to media…

6 months ago

Eid Al Fitr 2025: Hot temperatures and rain forecasted in Saudi Arabia

Cairo: A rather hot daytime temperature is expected across most of Saudi Arabia during this week's Eid Al Fitr, according…

6 months ago

FIRST OF ITS KIND CARNATIC MUSIC ONLINE MONTHLY CONCERTS INAUGURATED FOR NRIs AND DOMESTIC MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS

International fame Artist for Mridangam and Ghatam, Tripunithura Aasthana Vidwan Sri Tripunithura N Radhakrisnan has inaugurated International Chamber’s Monthly concerts…

6 months ago

UAE President exchanges Eid Al Fitr greetings with leaders of brotherly nations, Grand Imam of Al Azhar

ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged warm Eid Al Fitr greetings in phone calls…

6 months ago

Free parking announced in Sharjah for the first three days of Eid Al Fitr 2025

Sharjah: As Eid Al Fitr approaches, Sharjah has launched a large-scale operational plan to manage transport, ease traffic congestion, and…

6 months ago

UAE President discusses strengthening bilateral relations with Montenegrin Prime Minister; witnesses signing of two agreements

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro,…

6 months ago

CAA opens domestic flight routes to International Airlines

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Oman has approved the operation of domestic flights to Dhofar Governorate by external…

6 months ago

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