Intra-GCC tourism increases by 52.1% in 5 years
The added value of the travel and tourism sector to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached approximately $247.1 billion by the en…
Dubai Fountain set for reopening on October 1
After a five-month hiatus, the Dubai Fountain is set to return to its rightful place as the soul of Downtown Dubai. On October 1, the world’s largest choreographed fountain system…
Voting for the Together We Advance Forum begins on Monday
The voting begins on Monday to select topics for the Together We Advance Forum that will shape its discussion axes in the fourth editionThe forum is organized annually by the Gener…
Money exchanges evolving in Oman amid digitalization: CBO
The operational and financial performance of Money Exchange Establishments (MEEs) in the Sultanate of Oman continued to evolve in 2024, reflecting the ongoing transition amid risin…
Muscat is the least congested city in GCC
Muscat is the least congested city as per the 2025 Traffic Congestion Index, issued by the Numbeo websiteThe capital scored 118.7 points, making it the least congested city among t…
My son’s marriage is falling apart. Should they stay together for the kids?
My daughter-in-law asked my son for a divorce almost two years ago because she had fallen in love with another man. My son does not want a divorce for the kids’ sake. He and his wi…
S&P affirms Oman’s ratings at BBB-
Standard & Poor’s has affirmed the Sultanate of Oman’s credit ratings at “BBB-” with a stable outlook.The affirmation is a result of ongoing fiscal consolidations and continued gov…
Britain is introducing a digital ID. Here’s how it is expected to work
The British government Friday announced plans to issue digital IDs for workers, part of what it said was an effort to curb illegal migration.Prime Minister Keir Starmer, of the ce…
Gaza famine worsens after aid route closure
CAIRO: Since Israel shut a vital corridor into famine-stricken northern Gaza before escalating its ground offensive this month, community kitchens and health clinics have closed an…
Shaikh Mustahail Mosque opens in Dhofar
The Shaikh Mustahail bin Ahmed Mosque was inaugurated in the Wilayat of Taqah on Friday under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar. The…