Qatar CPI Falls 0.74% in April 2026

Qatar recorded a monthly decline in consumer...

UAE Expands Open Finance with Pay by Bank Push

Financial infrastructure company Lean Technologies has expanded...

Saudi Arabia Confirms Eid Al-Adha 2026 Dates

Saudi Arabia has officially confirmed the dates...

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 and policymaking. The appeal was made by the Iraq Center for Human...

Omani Students Win Gold at Malaysia Innovation Expo

Students from Oman have earned international recognition after securing gold medals and special awards at the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2026) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The achievements reflect growing participation by...

Indian Films Shine at Cannes Film Festival

Indian cinema has continued to attract international attention at the Cannes Film Festival, with several recent films receiving extended standing ovations at the Grand Théâtre Lumière, underscoring its growing presence on the global...

Kuwait Strengthens Anti-Corruption Drive Through Legal Coordination Talks

Kuwait anti-corruption efforts gained renewed focus after senior officials met to strengthen coordination between oversight and legal institutions. The discussions aimed to reinforce transparency and improve national governance systems across public sectors. The Chairperson of the...

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...

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 more time for negotiations. In statements published on social media...

Oman Signs Scientific Deal with CERN

The Sultanate of Oman has signed a scientific and technical cooperation agreement with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), marking a step toward deeper engagement in global scientific research and innovation. The agreement was signed in Geneva at CERN headquarters, with Oman represented by Ambassador Mahmoud Hamad Al Hasani, Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation, while CERN was represented by Director-General Professor Mark Thomson. The cooperation framework focuses on high-energy physics and related fields, including accelerator engineering, computing, artificial intelligence, information security, and advanced materials science. It also provides opportunities for Omani scientists, engineers, and students to participate in CERN’s research and training programmes, alongside the exchange of expertise, personnel, and...

Qatar Impresses Investors with Strongly Priced $4 Billion Dual-Tranche Bond

Qatar strengthens the growing strength of Qatar’s financial markets by securing tight pricing on a $4 billion dual-tranche bond offering. This move demonstrates strong...

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Oman Celebrates 80 Years of United Nations Commitment and Global Cooperation

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Qatar Highlights Mediation Role Amid Global Tensions

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