Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit and New Zealand’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Winston Peters, held talks in Cairo about the Palestinian cause and other regional and international issues of mutual concern. Aboul Gheit commended authorities in New Zealand for condemning Israeli aggression against the Palestinian population of the Gaza Strip, and advocating…
During Ramadan there is a tradition of families gathering around after iftar for a leisurely break to watch shows together. This year’s lineup of TV shows promises enticing plots and twists in all genres, drama, slice of life, sci-fi, thriller, crime, historical, and more, starring A-list actors from around the Arab world. ‘Al-Atawla’ Nassar and…
Muscat: New India Assurance’s jubilant 50th Foundation Day celebrations continued with fervor as the esteemed leadership embarked on a memorable journey across Oman, embracing moments of reflection, camaraderie, and spiritual reverence. Spread over 25 countries across the world from Japan, Fiji, New Zealand, GCC to the United Kingdom, New India Assurance’s premium amounted to US$4.8 billion…
Muscat: Lulu Hypermarket, Oman’s fastest growing hypermarket chain, announced its partnership with the Junior Premier League (JPL) to support Oman’s highly anticipated youth football league. The Lulu Junior Premier League, Oman is being launched from 28 October 2023 – 2 March 2024 at ABA International School ground. Lulu’s commitment to this community venture shows their passion…
Muscat: Civil Aviation Authority issued weather alert No. (3) on Tropical situation in the Arabian Sea Tropical Storm (Tej) The CAA said: “The latest satellite images and analyzes of the National Centre of Early Warning of Multiple Hazards indicate that the tropical condition continues as a tropical storm It is about 870 km away from the…
Muscat: Eng. Said Hamoud Al Ma’awali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology received here today S Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the areas of cooperation in the space sector, as well as the areas of the communications and information technology sector….
Muscat: The Ministry of Labor has arrested 24 workers for violation of Labour Laws and for practising illegal sales in a number of public places in the Governorate of Muscat and South Al Sharqiyah. The Ministry of Labour said: “The General Directorate of Labor Welfare conducted an inspection campaign to combat the phenomenon of (random sale)…
Oman has announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for employees in the government and private sector, from Thursday, April 20 to Monday, April 24, 2023, the Oman Observer reported. Employees can expect a five-day weekend, and work will resume on Tuesday, April 25. The UAE has also announced the official holiday for Eid Al Fitr. Residents could get…
The UAE and Brazil have issued a joint statement following the official visit of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the Emirates on April 15, 2023. The statement is as follows: “1. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, received His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva,…
