SOUTH AL BATINAH: The eagerly awaited His Majesty’s Camel Racing Cup Festival 2025 is set to commence this Sunday at the Al-Fulaij racetrack, located in Wilayat Barka, South Al Batinah Governorate. The event, held under the patronage of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, is considered one of the most prestigious sporting festivals in the…
SAUDIA ARABIA: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a new digital guide to assist pilgrims embarking on the Hajj and Umrah journeys. This comprehensive guide, available in 16 languages including Urdu, aims to provide essential support to both local and international pilgrims. The guide is available in both text and audio formats,…
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has unveiled a new school fee policy that will take effect from the 2025-26 academic year. This move is part of ADEK’s ongoing efforts to regulate and standardize school fees across private schools in the emirate, ensuring that they remain affordable for families while…
UAE: UAE businesses significantly reduced their hiring activity in March, marking the slowest pace of job creation in nearly three years, according to the latest report released by S&P Global. The data indicates a softening in the labor market as companies across various sectors exercised caution amid economic uncertainty and evolving global conditions. This trend…
MUSCAT: Nama Power & Water Procurement Company has announced that it has received bids from 12 leading international and regional developers for two significant Independent Power Projects (IPPs). This marks an important step in the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance the country’s energy infrastructure. The bids were received for the development of two new power…
UAE: In a recent incident in the UAE, a prank intended for social media has resulted in severe consequences for 14 individuals who were fined for endangering public safety. The group of people was engaged in a reckless stunt that involved causing unnecessary panic and fear among the public. Local authorities were swift in their…
UAE: The UAE weather continues to experience a mix of foggy mornings followed by warm afternoons, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). As the country heads into the midweek, the NCM has forecasted another round of dense fog over several areas, particularly along coastal and internal regions, which may affect visibility. The fog…
USA: In a significant move, President Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline for TikTok’s potential ban in the United States. The decision comes amid ongoing negotiations between TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, and U.S. officials concerning national security concerns. Trump had previously set a deadline for September 2020, but now, with the deadline pushed…
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal directives to allocate RO 7 million for the construction of a new Autism Spectrum Disorder Care and Rehabilitation Center in Muscat Governorate. This center will operate under the National Autism Centre, which plays a crucial role in providing specialized care and support to children with…
USA: In December 2024, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion commemorated the 15th anniversary of the Oman-United States Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a landmark accord that has significantly shaped bilateral economic relations. Since its implementation in 2009, the agreement has reduced trade barriers, eliminated tariffs on most goods, and facilitated a smoother flow…
