Nine people arrested for possessing marijuana in Oman
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested nine Asian nationals for possessing marijuana with the intent to smuggle and traffic…
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Meeting addresses economic cooperation between Oman, Uzbekistan
Dr. Khamis Saif Al Jabri, Minister of Economy, met today in Muscat with Laziz Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry and…
Study highlights role of technology in boosting Oman’s food supply chain
A research project conducted in Oman has examined the impact of food safety risks on supply-chain performance and developed a…
Kuwait and Switzerland mark 60 years of diplomatic ties, seek strategic partnership
His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah met Tuesday at Lohn Palace in the Swiss capital Bern…
CAN launches annual breast cancer awareness drive
KUWAIT: The National Cancer Awareness Campaign (CAN) on Wednesday launched its annual breast cancer awareness initiative under the theme “Awareness…
Three arrested for sexually exploiting girls on social media
Three girls, aged 14 to 16, were lured and sexually exploited via social media in three separate cases, the head…
BUILDING THE FUTURE: Bahrain unveils a major new chapter in its social housing programme
Bahrain yesterday unveiled a major new chapter in its social housing programme, combining thousands of new homes, private sector investment…
Royal praise for strong British relations
His Majesty King Hamad, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, yesterday received Lieutenant-General Zac Stenning, Commander of the British Land…
Saudi Arabia sets 90-day limit for GCC-registered vehicles, fines up to SR2,000
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has approved executive procedures regulating how long privately owned vehicles registered in other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)…
Red alerts issued for heavy rain as thunderstorms, flash floods forecast across Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH — Red alerts for heavy rain have been issued for parts of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, as thunderstorms, hail,…