DUBAI: Dubai’s key authorities, including Dubai Police, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), have issued an urgent advisory urging residents to exercise caution as rainy weather approaches. Officials emphasize the importance of adhering to safety guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure public well-being. Motorists are advised to drive carefully,…
MUSCAT: The Department of Blood Banks Services has made an urgent plea to the public, calling for immediate blood donations at the Central Blood Bank. The appeal comes amid a significant decline in blood supply, which has raised concerns about the ability to meet the growing demand for life-saving transfusions. Hospitals and medical facilities across…
GAZA: On Monday, a total of 290 humanitarian aid and relief trucks entered the Gaza Strip, including 23 trucks carrying essential fuel and gas supplies. The aid was permitted to pass through after rigorous inspections at the Kerem Shalom and Al-Auja border crossings, which are located in the southeastern region of the Strip. According to…
DUBAI: Cricket fans have another opportunity to secure tickets for the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has released additional tickets. This comes as excitement builds for the high-stakes encounter at the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, set to take place in Dubai, UAE. Fans who missed out initially now have a…
AL BASHAYER: The 8th edition of the annual Al Bashayer Camel Racing Festival concluded at Al Bashayer racecourse in the Wilayat of Adam, under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Asa’ad bin Tariq Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan. His Highness emphasized…
MUSCAT: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General has reiterated the organization’s unwavering commitment to alleviating the suffering of individuals affected by wars and crises. He emphasized the GCC’s dedication to humanitarian efforts, highlighting the need for collective action to support those facing hardships due to conflicts and natural disasters. The Secretary General stressed the…
DUBAI: Dubai experienced light rainfall this morning, marking a shift in weather conditions across the country. Various areas, including Mohadub and Al Raas in Umm Al Quwain, Dibba Al-Hisn in Sharjah, and multiple locations in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, reported brief showers. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) stated that while the rain was…
NEW DELHI: A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station has claimed the lives of 15 people, including three children, and left ten others injured. The incident took place on platforms 14 and 15 following the sudden cancellation of two trains bound for Prayagraj, leading to panic and chaos among passengers. The Chief Casualty Medical…
AL AIN WADDAH: In a tragic incident that unfolded in the Wilayat of Bahla, located in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, two individuals lost their lives after drowning in Ain Waddah. The incident was reported by the Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority (CDAA), which responded quickly to the emergency call. The bodies were recovered from the water,…
MUSCAT: By the end of December 2024, Oman reached a significant milestone in its vehicle registration figures, with a total of 1,753,872 vehicles recorded. This increase in registered vehicles demonstrates both the growing demand for transportation and the expanding population in the Sultanate. The figures reflect the increasing reliance on vehicles for personal and commercial…
