Qatari team reviews Oman's trade union system

Nabhan Ahmed al Battashi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW), along with federation specialists, received a delegation from Qatar's Ministry of Labour. The delegation was headed by Hamad Faraj...

Bahrain-Kuwait agreement to boost medical training and affordable health services for residents

Kuwait and Bahrain sign MoU to enhance healthcare development, training, and expertise exchange, strengthening regional health security. Photo: X, @gdnonline Good news for residents! Kuwait and Bahrain are joining forces to make hospitals better,...

UAE Foreign Minister Inspires Kids on Arabic Sesame Street

In an era where diplomatic cables compete with children’s programming, the UAE’s top diplomat choosing to appear on Arabic Sesame Street signals a sophisticated understanding of how cultural influence shapes tomorrow’s geopolitical landscape. The...

Qatar women eye bounce-back against Saudi Arabia in West Asia Volleyball Championship

Qatar is set to take on Saudi Arabia Monday in the third round of the West Asia Women's Volleyball Championship, hosted in Amman, Jordan. After opening the tournament with defeats to Jordan and Iraq, Qatar is determined to secure their first win...

Saudi Arabia aims to have citizens hold half of all tourism jobs by 2028

Saudi Arabia's target to hire citizens for half of all the jobs in licensed tourism establishments by 2028 is a “bold” step, but meeting that deadline will be challenging, recruiters say. The move is aimed at diverting citizens from traditional...

Saudi Crown Prince condemns Israeli attack on Doha

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the Kingdom "rejects and condemns the attacks by the Israeli occupation authorities in the region, most recently the brutal aggression against the sister state of Qatar" on Tuesday. He...

Oman to get its first 3D printed mosque

Oman’s Dhofar Governorate has signed an agreement to build the country’s first mosque using 3D printing technology, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported. The mosque will be constructed by Innotech Oman, a pioneer in 3D printing for construction, in...

QatarEnergy acquires 27pc of North Cleopatra offshore Egypt

QatarEnergy has entered into an agreement with Shell to acquire a 27 per cent participating interest in the North Cleopatra block offshore of Egypt. Under the terms of the agreement, which is subject to approval by the Egyptian government, Shell...

Qatar Rail receives ‘Prestigious RoSPA Gold Award’ for health and safety excellence

Qatar Rail officials receiving the award during a ceremony in Doha. Doha, Qatar: In a renewed affirmation of its commitment to the highest standards of occupational health and safety excellence, Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has been...

Saudi Arabia’s GO Group to launch AI hub in Pakistan this October

Saudi Arabia’s GO Telecommunications Group will establish the GO AI Hub Pakistan in October 2025, a new initiative aimed at strengthening artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and innovation ties between Riyadh and Islamabad. The...

Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector growth strongest in six months, PMI shows

Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector expanded at its fastest pace in six months in September, driven by a surge in new orders and increased output, a survey showed on Sunday. The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers'...

Saudi Arabia unveils 12,000-year-old rock art discovery

Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission announced the discovery and documentation of an exceptional group of life-size early rock art engravings, estimated to date back between 11,400 and 12,800 years. The findings, published in Nature Communications,...

Oman records over OMR3.5 billion trade surplus

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman recorded a trade surplus of OMR3.555 billion by the end of July 2025, compared to a surplus of OMR5.432 billion during the same period in 2024, reflecting a decrease of 34.6 percent. Preliminary statistics issued by...

[UAE Rulers praise role of educators on World Teachers' Day

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured the contributions of educators and applauded them for playing a "pivotal role in guiding and inspiring" future generations. In a post to mark World Teachers' Day, Sheik...

Saudi Arabia enacts new housing support regulations: Eligibility, conditions, explained

Saudi Arabia has enforced new housing support regulations, introducing strict eligibility rules, a points-based priority system, and repayment terms. The framework targets low-income and special-needs groups, with clear guidelines on residency,...

Omani Mufti: We condemn Zionist aggression on Gaza after calling for ceasefire

Muscat – Saba: Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad al-Khalili condemned on Sunday the brutal and sinful aggression by the Zionist entity against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip after the call for a ceasefire. In a...

[Yemeni Gov't Accuses Houthi Militias of Using Archaeological Sites to Hide Weapons

Sana’a — The Yemeni government has accused Houthi militias of exploiting ancient archaeological sites in northern Yemen to conceal weapons and military equipment, in what officials described as a “flagrant violation of international law and...

Saudi comedy festival draws outrage over sex jokes

A comedy festival in Riyadh featuring sexual jokes and taboo humour has ignited fierce criticism, exposing tensions between Saudi Arabia’s conservative Islamic values and its state-backed push for western-style entertainment. The first Riyadh...

Yemen’s Houthis report launching missile strike on Israeli targets near Jerusalem

DOHA, October 5. /TASS/. Yemen’s rebel Ansar Allah movement has attacked several Israeli targets near Jerusalem with a hypersonic ballistic missile, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said. "The missile troops of the Yemeni Armed Forces...

Bahrain EDB Concludes Strategic U.S. Visit to Strengthen Investment Ties

The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) has successfully concluded a five-day strategic visit to the United States, led by H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the EDB, alongside a...