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India’s new passport rules 2025: Who’s affected and what you must know

Dubai: In a major policy change, the Indian government has revised the passport application process, mandating birth certificates as the…

7 months ago

Sharjah Police urges residents to donate only through official channels

Sharjah: In a focused initiative to deter begging in the emirate, the Sharjah Police have launched a campaign to raise…

7 months ago

Ramadan in UAE: GDRFA launches ‘Goodness Bus’ to distribute Ifar meals

Dubai: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has unveiled the “Goodness Bus” initiative to…

7 months ago

US tariff deadline for Canada, Mexico lapses without deal

Steep US tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods came into effect Tuesday as a deadline to avert President Donald Trump's…

7 months ago

Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast could raise about $1b from JTA Investment Qatar

Dubai: A Qatari investment firm could commit 'at least' $1 billion in the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast. This comes…

7 months ago

Philippine Air Force fighter goes missing during ‘tactical’ operation

A Philippines FA-50 fighter jet and its two-man crew went missing during an overnight operation flying from a base near…

7 months ago

Gold edges higher as Ukraine tensions, U.S. trade concerns weigh on markets

MUSCAT : Spot gold rose 0.3% to $2,866.76 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures jumped 1.1% to $2,880.50 per ounce.…

7 months ago

Saudi banks banned from using WhatsApp for customer service

SAUDI ARABIA: Instead, banks must implement in-app Live Chat or ChatBot services to ensure secure and compliant communication with customers.…

7 months ago

Bank Nizwa’s focus on excellence, innovation, and social responsibility earns top honours at IFN Awards

MUSCAT : Once again demonstrating its industry preeminence, Bank Nizwa, the leading and most trusted Islamic bank in the Sultanate…

7 months ago

Students from Oman showcase AI innovations and creative projects on Gulf Talent and Creativity Day

Muscat: The annual event, observed on March 3, aims to showcase talented students’ work in fields ranging from science and…

7 months ago

Students learn about conservation efforts to protect Oman’s rich biodiversity on World Wildlife Day

MUSCAT : The initiative, held in Wilayat of Yanqul, highlighted the role of ecosystems, the threats facing wildlife, and Oman’s…

7 months ago

Oman’s SJC announces new ‘Qadaa’ portal to streamline judicial and legal services

MUSCAT : The portal, accessible at sjc.gov.om, will go live on March 6, 2025, offering a unified and efficient platform…

7 months ago

Ramadan 2025: Dubai Municipality, Dubai Health Authority issue advisory for residents

Dubai: As has Ramadan begun, both the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Dubai Municipality have issued advisories to help residents…

7 months ago

New access, up to 70 per cent cut in travel time in some Dubai areas

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has signed a Dh6 billion agreement with Dubai Holding which, among…

7 months ago

Vaccine critic RFK Jr backs measles jab amid deadly US outbreak

Tokyo: Shares in the Japanese owner of convenience store giant 7-Eleven jumped more than four percent Monday after a report…

7 months ago

UAE ministry warns students against consuming sedatives

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior (MoI), in collaboration with the Drug Control Council and the National Drug Prevention Programme,…

7 months ago

Humberts UAE partners with SmartProperty

Humberts UAE has announced a strategic partnership with SmartProperty, an innovative financial and asset platform from the USA, establishing itself…

7 months ago

India’s Gukesh rises to career-high No. 3, Praggnanandhaa returns to top 10 in FIDE rankings

New Delhi: India’s teenage chess sensation D. Gukesh continued his meteoric rise, climbing to a career-best world No. 3 in…

7 months ago

Oman’s Ministry of Health announces deadline for mandatory registration for medical supply companies

Muscat: Under the provisions of the Law Regulating the Practice of the Pharmacy Profession and Pharmaceutical Institutions (Royal Decree No.…

7 months ago

Muscat Stock Exchange trading rises to RO 234.5 million in February

Muscat: The increase was fueled by special deals on Ahli Bank shares, which accounted for RO 162.7 million—69.3% of total…

7 months ago

UK, US lead foreign investment inflows as Oman’s FDI increases to RO 26.67 billion

Muscat: His Excellency Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, emphasized that high-level directives aimed…

7 months ago

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