MUSCAT: In a series of interventions conducted last week, the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) successfully recovered a total of OMR 7,000 for affected consumers across Al Dakhliyah and Al Suwaiq. The recovery was part of ongoing efforts to ensure service providers adhere to fair trade practices and fulfill their obligations. Cases involved consumers who had…
MUSCAT: Oman’s economic landscape experienced a remarkable upswing in the second quarter of 2025, with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) reporting a year-on-year growth of over 306% in licensed commercial activities across various governorates. This substantial increase highlights renewed investor confidence and an accelerated pace of business establishment and registration. It…
UAE: The United Arab Emirates is positioning itself at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence (AI) revolution by integrating AI education across its entire academic spectrum. In a bold move, the UAE plans to embed AI into the national curriculum starting from kindergarten, laying a foundational understanding of emerging technologies at an early age….
AZERBAIJANI: In a significant development aimed at revitalizing energy access in Syria, Azerbaijani natural gas has officially started flowing into the country through the Kilis-Aleppo pipeline, which passes via Türkiye. This move marks the first time Azerbaijani energy resources are being directly channeled into Syrian infrastructure, creating potential for widespread electricity improvements in areas suffering…
SLOVENIA: Slovenia has announced a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel, covering the import, export, and transit of weapons to and from the country. Prime Minister Robert Golob made the declaration following a cabinet meeting held on Thursday, stating that the decision aligns with Slovenia’s commitment to international law and peace efforts in the Middle East….
USA: U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the agency responsible for compiling America’s official employment data. The move comes amid increasing tensions surrounding the administration’s trade policies and growing criticism of how job figures are reported. Trump accused the agency leader of manipulating employment statistics to…
MUSCAT: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued its latest weather bulletin, highlighting dangerously high temperatures recorded in several parts of the Sultanate within the last 24 hours. According to the report, multiple regions, particularly in the interior and desert zones, experienced extreme heat conditions, with some areas reaching temperatures above 49°C. These heat levels…
MUSCAT: Over the past week, the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) successfully recovered a total of OMR 7,000 for consumers in Al Dakhliyah and Al Suwaiq governorates. The action came after several service providers were found in violation of consumer protection laws, including issues related to vehicle specifications and delays in providing promised services. These recoveries…
USA: SpaceX successfully transported a new team of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), marking another milestone in its growing role in space exploration. The Crew Dragon spacecraft launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida and docked with the ISS after a smooth journey. This mission is…
MUSCAT: Oil prices experienced a significant drop on Friday, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) each declining by nearly $2 per barrel. The sharp fall came as investors reacted to the possibility of increased oil production from OPEC+ nations, stirring concerns about oversupply in an already fragile market. Brent settled around $83 per…
