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Oman strengthens competition laws, cuts harmful business practices

Muscat: Over the past five years, recorded harmful practices have dropped to 14, reflecting the country’s commitment to market transparency…

6 months ago

Putin will have to ‘come to table,’ UK PM Keir Starmer says hosting coalition call

LONDON: UK premier Keir Starmer said the "ball was in Russia's court" and that President Vladimir Putin would "sooner or…

6 months ago

US mulling travel ban affecting 43 countries

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's administration is mulling a new travel ban that would affect citizens from dozens of countries…

6 months ago

Pakistan launches first Digital Identity Card: What are the benefits?

Dubai: Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has unveiled the country’s first dematerialised digital identity card, marking a significant…

6 months ago

UAE’s first SAR satellite, Etihad-SAT, successfully launched aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

Dubai: Etihad-SAT, the UAE’s first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, was successfully launched today aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The…

6 months ago

Abu Dhabi launches instalment service for legal fees and expenses

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has introduced a new instalment service for litigation fees, notary services, and…

6 months ago

Oman takes active role in 69th session of UN Commission on Status of Women in New York

New York: Represented by the Ministry of Social Development, the Sultanate of Oman continues to participate in the 69th session…

6 months ago

Dubai Police seize vehicle after child caught steering on driver’s lap

Dubai: Dubai Police have seized a vehicle and summoned its driver after a traffic violation was captured by advanced smart…

6 months ago

Dubai records two million radar violations in 2024 raising concerns for road safety

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Interior has released eye-opening statistics for 2024, revealing a concerning trend in road safety across…

6 months ago

Dubai’s DAE to spend $1 billion for more aircraft

Dubai: The Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) will be spending around $1 billion to add a further 17 aircraft to its…

6 months ago

Dubai’s Emirates NBD denies reports of potential acquisition plans

Dubai: Emirates NBD, Dubai’s largest bank by assets, has denied media reports about potential acquisition plans. Since January 2023, there…

6 months ago

Gold prices hit $3,000 an ounce as Trump tariffs push investor safe haven

Dubai: Gold prices have touched $3,000 an ounce for the first time as Trump's tariffs spook investors and markets. All…

6 months ago

Saudi Arabia: Rain, thunderstorms and dust to hit from Friday to Monday

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecasted a wave of moderate to heavy thunderstorms across most regions…

6 months ago

Ramadan 2025: Surge in demand for culinary items in Saudi Arabia

Cairo: Demand is surging in Saudi Arabia for plastic and paper items associated with food gatherings in Saudi Arabia during…

6 months ago

Kuwait announces Eid Al Fitr holiday for government staff

Cairo: The Kuwaiti government has announced the holiday celebrating the upcoming Muslim Eid Al Fitr festival, noting that the length…

6 months ago

Etihad’s growth plans meet market uncertainty: Will the IPO way pay off?

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has decided to delay its anticipated $1 billion initial public offering (IPO) until at least after…

6 months ago

Emergency landing: American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver Airport, passengers evacuate onto wing

A dramatic scene unfolded at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening (March 13) when an American Airlines plane carrying 178…

6 months ago

Dubai’s endowment assets rise to Dh11.1 billion: Sheikh Hamdan

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

6 months ago

MoHRE to suspend work permits for companies for failing to pay for ‘voluntary savings’

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has warned companies of legal action if they fail to pay…

6 months ago

NASA, SpaceX delay mission meant to bring back astronauts stranded on ISS

FLORIDA : NASA and SpaceX on Wednesday scrubbed the launch attempt of the agency’s Crew-10 mission to the International Space…

6 months ago

Transport ministry signs three agreements to develop roads, ports, and maritime services in Oman

Muscat : The agreements are pursuant to the ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and efficiency of road infrastructure…

6 months ago

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