The borders were closed on January 19 because of concerns about a new coronavirus variant, a measure that was extended last week. ( read original story ...)
Oman continues closing land borders till Feb 8
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman decided Sunday to keep its land borders closed until February 8, 2021. The Supreme Committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has ... ( read original story ...)
Oman Open cancelled due to Covid-19
Home; Other News; golf; Now it's official: the Oman Open has been canceled from the 2021 European Tour golf calendar. These are the effects of the decision of the Muscat governmen ... ( read original story ...)
Mashreq Capital’s Kettlewell on Turkish Sovereign Debt, Dubai’s Economy, and Oman’s Fiscal Reforms
Oliver Kettlewell, Head of Fixed Income & Global Portfolios at Mashreq Capital, discusses the purchase of Turkish sovereign debt, how Dubai travel and tourism-sensitive bonds will benefit from the ... ( read original story ...)
Covid: Thousands attend Israel funeral for orthodox rabbi
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox mourners have gathered in Jerusalem to attend the funeral of a top rabbi, in breach of Israel's coronavirus regulations. Rabbi Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik, 99, died on ... ( read original story ...)
UAE citizenship law to attract global talent and boost FDI
The UAE has adopted law amendments that will allow granting Emirati citizenship to investors, specialised talents and professionals including doctors, scientists, engineers, artists, authors, and ... ( read original story ...)
UAE government departments star rating results revealed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the results of a star rating system for federal government entities. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan slams EU for double-standard stance displayed after Armenian servicemen’s release
By Vafa Ismayilova The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has slammed an EU official's unilateral and double-standard stance he expressed in a statement on the recent handover of five Armenian serivecemen ... ( read original story ...)
13 Killed in Car Bombs, Shooting in Northern Syria
One Syrian has been killed and four injured after Kurdish security forces opened fire at pro-government demonstrators in a shared northeastern city. ( read original story ...)
1 protester killed in anti-Kurdish rally in northeast Syria
One Syrian has been killed and four injured after Kurdish security forces opened fire at pro-government demonstrators in a shared northeastern city ... ( read original story ...)