Regional conflict is driving economic uncertainty throughout the Middle East, but Oman’s geographic location, energy resources and neutrality as a...
Saudi Arabia is also facing the challenge to its fledgling security alliances whether commitments made through diplomacy can correspond to the security it needs when the...
The attacks on King Khalid International Airport by Houthis in Riyadh aren’t just another escalation in the Yemen conflict. They reveal the problems of protecting civilian...
The 15th meeting of the India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group took place in New Delhi on 7th October, during which India and Oman discussed security in the...
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most vital energy chokepoints, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean....
The UAE has signed up to work on the proposed Central Asia–South Asia (CASA) railway corridor with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, which will form a new framework...
Dubai is going to tighten truck movement rules on major roads from October 1, 2026, according to the announcement outlined in the supplied brief. The measures...
Abu Dhabi’s “Museum Effect” is more than just an ambitious investment in culture. It is a conscious effort to turn museums, architecture and international cultural partnerships...
The Bab al-Mandab Strait is a waterway with a distinctly unique character. This is a small waterway between the Gulf of Aden & the Indian Ocean...
Investment appeal in the UAE has been one of the most visible properties for years. The skyscrapers, high-rise buildings and the ever-increasing value of transactions in...
Eight people have been found guilty of international arms trafficking and money laundering related to the Sudanese conflict by Abu...
Oman is showcasing its literary, historical and intellectual legacy at the 29th Algiers International Book Fair to be held between...
Saudi air defence systems have intercepted two ballistic missiles fired Thursday, 29th October 2026, towards Riyadh by the Yemen’s Houthis...
The organizers of the Qatar Balloon Festival have announced the postponed dates, the 7th edition will be rescheduled for future...
The Doha Film Festival 2026 announces the Cinema Alkhaleej new showcase that focuses on contemporary cinema from all the countries...
Under Public Hygiene Law No. 18 of 2017, Qatar is implementing stringent measures regarding public littering and waste disposal. The...
The UAE and Ecuador seek to deepen ties through increased economic cooperation, trade, cultural exchange. Foreign Minister of the UAE...
11-year-old Egyptian student Mayar Mohamed Ragab Othman, dubbed Arab Reading Champion has been declared at the 10th Arab reading challenge...
The 10th Ministerial Committee Meeting on Digital Government was held on 28 October 2026 in Manama, Bahrain, under the leadership...
The GCC nations provide more than just contemporary cityscapes, desert roads and bridges. There is a wealth of natural diversity...
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