World / Gulf

Sultan of Oman, King of Belgium discuss bilateral relations, region's developments 17 Jul 2024 - 10:59 pm

Muscat: Sultan Haitham bin Tareq of Oman, in a phone call with King Philippe Leopold Louis Marie of Belgiumon Wednsday, discussed means to...

Four killed in shooting near Oman mosque: police 16 Jul 2024 - 12:12 pm

Muscat: Four people were killed and multiple others wounded in a shooting near a mosque in Oman's capital Muscat, police said Tuesday. The...

Saudi stock market index closes higher 15 Jul 2024 - 09:51 pm

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock index closed Monday, up 66.15 points, to close at 11,947.70 points, with trades worth SR 7 billion. The...

Oman, Algeria discuss enhancing investment, trade cooperation 15 Jul 2024 - 08:44 pm

Muscat: Oman's Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment Promotion Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef discussed, during a meeting via videoconferencing on Monday, with...

GCC condemns brutal bombardment by Israeli occupation forces in Khan Yunis 14 Jul 2024 - 04:17 pm

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has strongly condemned the brutal bombardment by the Israeli occupation forces on the Al Mawasi area in...

Dubai crown prince named UAE defence minister 14 Jul 2024 - 03:17 pm

Dubai: Dubai ruler HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum on Sunday announced the appointment of his son, the emirate's crown prince, as defence...

Saudi Arabia to host first Electronic Olympic Games in 2025 12 Jul 2024 - 07:45 pm

Lausanne: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that Saudi Arabia will host the first edition of the Electronic Olympic Games in 2025....

Syria's national airline resumes Saudi flights after 12 years 10 Jul 2024 - 03:24 pm

Riyadh: Syria's national airline resumed regular services to Saudi Arabia after a 12-year suspension on Wednesday as the first flight arrived in Riyadh....

Arab League to hold extraordinary session on confronting Israeli aggression 03 Jul 2024 - 11:31 pm

Cairo: The Arab League has announced the holding of an extraordinary session at the level of permanent delegates under the presidency of Yemen...

Solutions to climate change enhanced by collective action: GCC States 02 Jul 2024 - 11:37 pm

Geneva: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States have underlined their firm position on climate change as a priority issue due to its overlapping...

Trump Organization announces deal for Saudi tower 02 Jul 2024 - 04:13 pm

Riyadh: The Trump Organization on Monday announced a deal to partner with a Saudi developer on a high-rise tower in the coastal city...

GCC States attach great importance on promoting, protecting women's rights, economic empowerment 28 Jun 2024 - 09:07 pm

Geneva: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States have underlined the great importance they attach to the issue of promoting and protecting women's rights and...

GCC countries reaffirm firm commitment to combating human trafficking in all its forms 27 Jun 2024 - 06:16 pm

Geneva:The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reaffirmed unwavering commitment to combating human trafficking in all its forms. They highlighted the significant measures they...

GCC states affirm importance of protecting, promoting the right to education 24 Jun 2024 - 10:41 pm

Geneva: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have reaffirmed their deep belief in the importance of protecting and promoting the right to education,...

Dubai to build $8 bn stormwater runoff system after record floods 24 Jun 2024 - 06:24 pm

The UAE announced an $8bn plan yesterday for a stormwater runoff system, two months after an unprecedented deluge and widespread flooding brought the...

Kuwait announces power cuts as demand spikes in summer heat 20 Jun 2024 - 03:27 pm

Kuwait City: Kuwait has announced temporary power cuts in some parts of the country during peak consumption hours, saying it is struggling to...

GCC reaffirms urgent need for comprehensive solution to Sudan crisis 19 Jun 2024 - 12:09 am

Geneva: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has reiterated its urgent call for a comprehensive solution to the ongoing crisis in Sudan, urging Sudanese...