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Fuel prices for October announced in Oman
Muscat: A visit to a petrol station will now cost more than ever as fuel prices in Oman have reached historically high levels. Fuel prices for October increased from September levels, the Ministry of Oil and Gas announced yesterday. According to the latest prices released by the Ministry, M95
Diplomatic community impressed with Saudi Arabia's development strategies
RIYADH: Riyadh-based foreign ambassadors offered their heartiest greetings and best wishes to King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Saudi people on the occasion of the 87th National Day of Saudi Arabia. The envoys acknowledged the tremendous developments taking place throughout th
Indian national asked to leave Oman after speech
Muscat: Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned a speech delivered by Sulaiman Al Nadawi, and asked him to leave the country, the ministry announced. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its condemnation of the speech delivered by Sulaiman Bin Taher Al Husseini Al Nadawi, an Indian
All Dubai government service centres to close for one day
Government service centres in Dubai will partially shut their doors next month in a bid to educate residents about the range of tasks that can be completed online. UAE vice president and prime minister and Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the initiative dubbed “a d
Kuwait to expel North Korean ambassador, other diplomats
Kuwait will expel North Korea’s ambassador to the oil-rich country and four other diplomats, potentially limiting Pyongyang’s ability to earn money for its nuclear program from laborers it sends to the Gulf. The decision comes as Kuwait in recent weeks offered contradictory statements about its r
Women allowed into stadium as Saudi Arabia promotes national pride
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is celebrating the 87th anniversary of its founding this weekend with an unprecedented array of concerts and performances, including allowing women into King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh for a Saturday evening operetta - a first in the conservative Islamic kingdom. Th
Engineer cleared of stealing Dh59,000 on Dubai street
The Court of Appeals has upheld the acquittal verdict of a 46-year-old Iranian man accused of stealing Dh59,000 on the street. Prosecution records said the incident happened on March 6, 2015, in Al Muraqqabat. The Court of Misdemeanors earlier cleared the defendant, who works as an executive e
iPhone 8 sales start tomorrow in the UAE
Let's make this plain and simple: sales of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus will begin in the UAE tomorrow, and it'll kick off at the latest Apple Store in The Dubai Mall. The invite sent to us indicates that it would start at 8AM. And despite the fact that it's going to happen a couple of hours before th
UAE’s Year of Giving has raised $435m so far
The UAE has so far raised Dhs1.6bn ($435.6m) through CSR initiatives, private and public sector and individual donations as part of the national strategy for the Year of Giving. The figure was announced during a meeting of the Year of Giving Higher Committee chaired by Vice President, Prime Minis
Hyderabad 'Sheikh Marriage' Racket Busted, 8 Arab Nationals Arrested
Hyderabad: Investigations into the recent spate of child marriages in the old city area of Hyderabad led to a major crackdown of "Sheikh Marriage" racket in the city. Hyderabad city police have arrested five Omani and three Qatar nationals, along with three Qazis, including a chief Qazi of Mumbai
Indian Social Club Oman chairman to be honoured for 30 years of service
Muscat: Dr. Sathish Nambiar may be receiving an award for 30 years of service to the Indian Social Club, but to him, helping the Indian community in Oman is reward enough. Dr. Nambiar, who joined the Indian Social Club in 1984, and currently serves as chairman, has helped contribute to the lives
Sheikh Mohammed launches 10 new humanitarian initiatives
The Dubai Ruler has reminded all stakeholders concerned that there are just three months left in the Year of Giving. "This final stretch is the most important. Our goal is to expand further on our humanitarian policies, ensuring that we multiply our efforts to deliver even more goodness to all parts
Saudi Binladen group to explore investment opportunities in India
On the Invitation of Saudi Binladeen Group Chairman, H.E. Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh, Consul General of India deputed a Team comprising of some Officers of the Indian Consulate Dr. Md. Nurul Hasan Consul (Commerce), Mr. Anand Kumar Consul (Consular), Mr. Moin Akther, Consul (Community Welfare) & Sau
Free health screenings for women in UAE, Bahrain and Oman
Women across the UAE, Bahrain and Oman can undergo free health screening across all Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls. The shopping malls are offering complimentary health testing to women for a month under the Feel the Beat regional heart health awareness campaign. Its aim is to spread awarenes
Hijri New Year holiday for UAE public, private sector announced
The Hijri New Year holiday for the year 1439 will be observed on the first day of the month of Muharram, for both public and private sector. The holiday will be observed by all departments of the UAE federal government, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced on Sunday.
Dubai launches new smart system to make visa medical testing faster
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched a new medical fitness and occupational screening system to make it faster to receive results of health tests for visas. The new system, called Salem, will “reduce customers’ waiting time, minimise human intervention to almost zero and make blood test
More Indian passport holders to get visa on arrival in UAE
The UAE on Wednesday approved a decision to grant visa on arrival to Indian passport holders with residence visa from UK and the European Union. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and
Dubai Crown Prince opens the Cityscape Global 2017 – the biggest annual real estate event
The Cityscape Global 2017 – the biggest annual real estate event – has been opened by the Dubai Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Dubai Crown Prince toured the mega event and stopped at a number of pavilions showcasing the