MUSCAT: Oman has launched a major initiative aimed at creating 885 job opportunities for its citizens across two phases. The initiative targets an ambitious 84% Omanisation rate for permanent contracts, focusing on developing the local workforce. This step is part of Oman’s broader strategy to empower its national workforce and reduce dependence on foreign labour….
BAGHDAD: Iraqi police have made an arrest after capturing a 77-year-old woman and her son, believed to be involved in a series of thefts across the city of Najaf. The pair is accused of committing at least ten thefts targeting homes, shops, and jewellery stores in the region. Authorities stated that the elderly woman was…
NEW YORK: An Indian-origin man, Bhaveshkumar Dahyabhai Shukla, has been formally charged with committing abusive sexual contact during a domestic flight in the United States. The incident allegedly took place on January 26 during a flight from Belgrade, Montana, to Dallas, Texas. Federal officials say Shukla, who resides in New Jersey, will appear before a…
MUMBAI: An IndiGo flight traveling from Mumbai to Varanasi made an emergency landing at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’s Chikalthana Airport on Sunday night following the sudden death of an elderly female passenger mid-flight. The passenger, identified as 89-year-old Sushila Devi from Mirzapur, reportedly began experiencing health complications shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, designated as flight 6E-5028, had…
UAE: The digital world has made our lives easier but has also led to a surge in cybercrimes and scams, with the UAE being no exception. These scams are becoming more sophisticated, with fraudsters employing various techniques to steal personal information, money, and more. One such scam involves fake fines that appear to be from…
SAUDIA ARABIA: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set April 29 as the final departure date for foreign Umrah pilgrims, marking the end of the pilgrimage season before the start of the annual Hajj. This announcement is part of the country’s efforts to streamline preparations for the upcoming Hajj season. The Ministry has…
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,…
