PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of France on Friday, following the resignation of Michel Barnier. Bayrou, the 73-year-old leader of the centrist Democratic Movement (MoDem) party, has previously run for president three times and backed Macron’s candidacy in 2017. He is also the mayor of Pau, a…
MUSCAT: His Excellency President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus will make an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Saturday. This visit marks an important step in further strengthening the diplomatic ties between the two nations. During the visit, President Lukashenko and Omani officials will engage in discussions aimed at exploring new avenues of cooperation…
NEW YORK: TIME Magazine has named US President-elect Donald Trump as its 2024 ‘Person of the Year,’ acknowledging his unparalleled political resurgence in modern American history. This recognition follows Trump’s historic comeback after a tumultuous first term that ended in controversy, including his role in the January 6 Capitol attack. Despite legal challenges and a…
NEW DELHI: The 15th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), held in New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation as both nations signed an MoU to boost collaboration in polar and ocean research. The agreement, inked between the Emirates Polar Mission Steering Committee of the UAE and India’s National Centre for Polar and Ocean…
L ULA: The second meeting of the Omani-Saudi Coordination Council took place in Al Ula Governorate, Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. The meeting was co-chaired by Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Oman’s Foreign Minister, and HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the Saudi Foreign Minister….
MUMBAI: Indian Chess grandmaster D. Gukesh has etched his name in the sport’s history by becoming the youngest-ever FIDE World Chess Champion at the age of 18. The historic victory came after a thrilling final match against China’s Ding Liren, which ended with a 7.5-6.5 score in Gukesh’s favor. This remarkable achievement has sent ripples…
MUSCAT: On Friday, a fire broke out in a residential building in Baushar, Muscat Governorate, prompting immediate action from firefighting teams of the Civil Defense and Ambulance Department. The teams swiftly responded to the incident and managed to rescue six people safely from the building, ensuring no casualties or injuries were reported. The fire started…
KARACHI: In a coordinated operation spearheaded by the Pakistani government, 318 citizens stranded in Syria due to recent turmoil safely landed at Islamabad International Airport on Thursday. The successful evacuation was made possible with significant assistance from Lebanon, ensuring the safety and well-being of affected individuals. The stranded Pakistanis were first moved to Lebanon following…
MUSCAT: Eight months after unveiling its $250 million expansion plan in Oman, SNF has received official approval to establish a polymer production facility in the Sultanate. The announcement was made by Jimmy Nesbitt, General Manager of SNF Oman, during a press conference in Muscat. This strategic development reflects Oman’s growing prominence in the Middle East…
MUSCAT: The South Al Sharqiyah Governorate Police Command has dismantled a human trafficking ring, arresting three individuals of Asian nationality for exploiting vulnerable workers and stealing their money. The authorities acted swiftly after uncovering the operation, arresting the three suspects involved in the trafficking ring. These individuals had targeted vulnerable workers, particularly women, and exploited…
