AL KHAIMAH: A fraud case involving counterfeit Global Village tickets in Ras Al Khaimah has taken a new turn after the Court of Cassation ordered it to be reviewed again by the Court of Appeal. The case centers around a group of individuals accused of deceiving a job seeker into participating in a scheme to…
USA: President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning about escalating tariffs on Chinese goods unless China removes its retaliatory taxes on U.S. products. The additional tariff hike could push the tax on some U.S. companies importing Chinese-made goods up to an unprecedented 104 percent, potentially creating a major economic ripple effect. This threat comes…
UAE: A five-year-old Arab girl has undergone a life-changing surgery in Dubai, where doctors successfully removed a watermelon-sized scalp tumour, believed to be the largest of its kind in the world. The procedure was carried out at Medcare Hospital Al Safa, where the tumour, measuring 20cm by 10cm, was removed. This tumour, a result of…
OSAKA: HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports, and Youth, and Chairman of the Main Committee for Oman’s Participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, attended a distinguished Omani cultural evening held at the Osaka Museum of Modern Art. This unique event, part of the official Omani Pavilion activities at the international expo,…
MUSCAT: In a significant move to enhance the efficiency and security of financial transactions, the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced the official implementation of the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) system for all domestic financial transactions. Starting from July 1, 2025, individuals and businesses in Oman will be required to use the IBAN…
MUSCAT: With the global tourism industry recovering at a fast pace, Oman has made impressive strides in the early months of 2025. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the country welcomed more than 668,205 visitors by the end of February 2025. This milestone is not just a number but signifies the…
MUSCAT: The Sultan’s Cup Festival 2025 for camel racing kicks off today, Sunday morning, at the Al Fulaij Track in the Wilayat of Barka, located in Al Batinah South Governorate. The festival, a long-standing and highly anticipated event, is supported by the Royal Court Affairs, with key representation from the Royal Camel Corps (RCC). The…
MUSCAT: Oman is quickly becoming a key player in the gold sector, with efforts aimed at positioning the country as a regional hub for gold trade and investment. The government has been focusing on creating an environment conducive to business growth in this industry, encouraging both local and international companies to invest in Oman’s mining…
UAE: With the exams now complete, the board is set to begin the evaluation process, which is expected to take place over the coming weeks. This process involves a thorough review of the exam papers by qualified examiners to ensure that all assessments are graded accurately and fairly. The board’s role in the evaluation process…
MUSCAT: A new initiative launched by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) is currently underway at Indiana University, USA, aiming to train teachers in Arabic as a second language. This initiative, which will run until April 8, focuses on enhancing the skills of educators and introducing the Hamza standardized language assessment. The…
