Bahrain Achieves 13% Growth in Startup Ecosystem Value in 2024

As Bahrain achieves new heights, its startup...

Vision 2040 push gains speed in Oman

Oman’s Vision 2040 push gains speed as...

Bahrain Promotes Global Peace Through Interfaith Dialogue and Diplomacy

Bahrain continues to strengthen its position as...

Kuwait’s Regional Security Challenge Intensifies Amid U.S. Staff Reductions and Nuclear Tensions

Kuwait's regional security challenge has escalated sharply due to rising tensions involving Iran and U.S. military interests. The United States is reducing embassy staff in Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain amid serious regional threats. Officials confirmed the decision on Wednesday, citing growing instability and recent threats...

Bahrain Strengthens Safety with Chemical Storage Inspection Campaigns

Bahrain chemical safety drive continues to grow stronger across various industrial zones in the country. The national campaign aims to prevent chemical-related incidents and ensure public and workplace safety. Authorities have intensified inspection...

Oman launches solar-powered community for cyclone-hit families

Oman marked a new chapter in sustainable living by launching a solar-powered community for cyclone-hit families. The project’s first phase began on Wednesday in Al Khabourah, a coastal town in Al Batinah North...

Saudi Arabia Records SR44.89 Billion Trade Surplus in Q4 2024 Amid Strong Growth in Non-Oil Exports

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia achieved a trade surplus of SR44.89 billion ($11.97 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by a notable 17.3 percent year-on-year growth in non-oil exports, according to official data from the...

Kuwait’s Regional Security Challenge Intensifies Amid U.S. Staff Reductions and Nuclear Tensions

Kuwait's regional security challenge has escalated sharply due to rising tensions involving Iran and U.S. military interests. The United States is reducing embassy staff in Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain amid serious regional threats. Officials...

Iran Nuclear Fallout Threatens Gulf Region As Bahrain Faces Political Uncertainty

As tensions escalate in the Gulf, Bahrain finds itself at the political center of a growing crisis. Iran nuclear fallout threatens Gulf region and could trigger chaos just 180 nautical miles from Bahrain’s...

Indian Nurse Couple Found Dead in Kuwait in Suspected Murder-Suicide

Tragedy struck the expatriate community in Kuwait after an Indian nurse couple found dead in Kuwait was discovered with stab wounds in their apartment in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh on Thursday morning. Authorities suspect a murder-suicide, and investigations are ongoing. The deceased were identified as Suraj Kuzhiyath John, 39, and his wife Bincy, 35. Suraj hailed from Kannur, while Bincy was from Ernakulam, both districts in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The couple had been working as staff nurses in Kuwait for several years—Suraj at a Ministry of Health hospital and Bincy at a hospital under the Ministry of Defense. According to local reports, the couple had just returned from their night shifts before...

Oman Registers Over 2,000 Commercial Agencies in 2024

Oman saw the registration of more than 2,000 commercial agencies during 2024. This number includes new registrations, renewals, and cancellations across various sectors. The...

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Dubai Implements New Rules on Rent Increases, Strengthening Tenant Rights

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Qatar Sends Urgent Aid to Gaza Amid Crisis

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Bahrain Launches Direct Subscription for Government Development Bonds Issue No. 39

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Oman boosts food self-sufficiency across key sectors

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Bahrain Bourse Achieves Strongest Growth in the GCC Despite Market Challenges

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UAE Retailers Launch Major Discounts Ahead of Ramadan Shopping Season

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Surge in Umrah Travel Demand as Ramadan Nears, Sparking Airfare Increases in the UAE

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Oil Prices Edge Up Following Saudi Price Hike, But Market Faces Continued Volatility

Oil prices experienced a slight rebound in Asian trading on Thursday after Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant, Saudi Aramco, raised its March oil prices...

 Dubai Fountain to Temporarily Close for Major Upgrades, Promising a Grander Spectacle

The iconic Dubai Fountain, a beloved attraction in Downtown Dubai near the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, will temporarily close for five months to...

Omani Drivers Set for Battle in Middle East Rally Championship’s Qatar Round  

Muscat: Omani rally drivers Abdullah al Rawahi, Zakaria al Amri, and Abdullah al Zubair are gearing up for the second round of the Middle...