Al-Arabi Win Kuwait Crown Prince Cup Final

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Makkah Deputy Emir Inspects Hajj Readiness Sites

Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince...

Alinma Bank Prices $500m AT1 Sukuk in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Alinma Bank has successfully raised...

Saudi Authorities Arrest 38 Over Hajj Violations

Saudi authorities have arrested 38 people accused of violating Hajj regulations by attempting to transport or enter Makkah without official permits, according to the Ministry of Interior. Hajj security forces stationed at Makkah’s entry points detained one expatriate and seven Saudi citizens for allegedly transporting...

Iraq Rights Group Calls for Women’s Ministry

An Iraqi human rights organisation has called on the government to establish a dedicated ministry focused on women’s affairs, arguing that stronger institutional support is needed to improve female participation in public life...

Saudi Authorities Arrest 38 Over Hajj Violations

Saudi authorities have arrested 38 people accused of violating Hajj regulations by attempting to transport or enter Makkah without official permits, according to the Ministry of Interior. Hajj security forces stationed at Makkah’s entry...

Omani Publications’ Corner Launched at Chechen University

The National Museum of Oman has signed an agreement with the Chechen State Pedagogical University to establish the Omani Publications’ Corner at the university. This agreement is part of the celebrations commemorating the 40th anniversary of diplomatic...

Saudi Authorities Arrest 38 Over Hajj Violations

Saudi authorities have arrested 38 people accused of violating Hajj regulations by attempting to transport or enter Makkah without official permits, according to the Ministry of Interior. Hajj security forces stationed at Makkah’s entry...

Oman Receives Credentials of Tanzania Envoy

Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi received a copy of the credentials of Maulidah Bwanakheir Hassan, ambassador-designate of Tanzania to the Sultanate, during a meeting in Muscat on Sunday. The minister...

Oman Arab Bank Issues $400m AT1 Capital Securities

Oman Arab Bank, based in Oman, has successfully priced a $400 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital issuance, reflecting continued demand for high-yield bank capital instruments in the Gulf region. In its latest transaction, Oman Arab Bank raises $400mln from AT1 PNC 5.5-year Capital Securities, setting a fixed-rate resettable coupon of 6.75% with semi-annual payments. The spread was priced at 242.8 basis points over US Treasuries, with strong investor interest pushing the order book beyond $1 billion, excluding lead manager allocations. The issuance, arranged under Regulation S, is expected to be listed on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market, a key venue for international debt instruments. The bank, which is...

Media Sector Growth Surges in UAE

The UAE’s media sector growth reached new heights in the first half of 2025, with 2,562 media licenses and permits issued. The UAE Media...

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GCC Insurance Sector Set for Steady Growth to 2030

The GCC insurance sector is expected to see sustained expansion over the coming years,...

Qatar Al Meera Summer Camp Inspires Future Retail Leaders

The Qatar Al Meera Summer Camp has successfully wrapped up its third edition, offering a unique learning experience for young participants. Moreover, the program targeted boys and girls aged 12 to 17, giving...

Barzani Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

Kurdistan Region of Iraq President Nechirvan Barzani has met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, where he reaffirmed that...

Kuwait Security Response Highlights National Unity Amid Iran Tensions

In a Kuwait security response, senior officials in Kuwait...

Saudi Arabia Participates in UNESCO Executive Board’s 221st Session

Saudi Arabia is actively participating in the 221st session...

JPF Bahrain Factory Marks 10th Anniversary with Continued Growth and Innovation

The JPF Bahrain Factory, located in Salman Industrial City,...

Iraq Elections Warning: Maliki Urges Against Delay of 2025 Polls

Iraqi political leader Nouri al-Maliki has strongly warned against...

Saudi Authorities Arrest 38 Over Hajj Violations

Saudi authorities have arrested 38 people accused of violating Hajj regulations by attempting to transport or enter Makkah without official permits, according to the...

Oman Receives Credentials of Tanzania Envoy

Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi received a copy of the credentials of Maulidah Bwanakheir Hassan, ambassador-designate of Tanzania to the...

Kuwait Campaign Wins Gold at London Design Awards

Kuwait’s Al-Arfaj Flower Badge campaign has received a gold award at the London Design Awards in the Communication Design – Campaigns & Advertising category,...

Iraq Rights Group Calls for Women’s Ministry

An Iraqi human rights organisation has called on the government to establish a dedicated ministry focused on women’s affairs, arguing that stronger institutional support...

Trump Delays Iran Strike After Gulf Mediation Push

US President Donald Trump said he had postponed a planned military strike against Iran following appeals from Gulf leaders who urged Washington to allow...