Oman’s Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik has issued a royal decree, approving the state’s general budget for the financial year 2021. The Arabian Gulf state is projecting a 2.24 billion Omani rials deficit in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Tightens Rules for Maritime Sector After Covid Cases
Singapore strengthened regulations for workers in the maritime industry after two more Covid-19 cases were found in the last two days of December. ( read original story ...)
Singapore sports facilities see surge in bookings as groups of eight allowed in phase 3
But he, and other private operators, have seen a surge in booking in recent weeks following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's announcement that Singapore will move into phase three. Group-size limits ... ( read original story ...)
Three youths fined Dh15,000 in UAE for harassing, abusing woman in public
The Ras Al Khaimah Misdemeanour Court has ordered three young Gulf nationals to pay a fine of Dh15,000 – Dh5,000 each - for harassing and insulting a young Arab woman in public. As per court records, ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan shows footage from Rebend village of Zangilan district (VIDEO)
The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has shared the video footage from Rebend village of Zangilan district liberated from the Armenian occupation. ( read original story ...)
Production of fruits and berries increases in Azerbaijan
Over 1.1 million tons of fruits and berries were produced in Azerbaijan from January through November 2020, Trend reports citing the report of the Azerbaijani State Statistics Committee. In accordance ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia is taking a pungent, potent approach to food diplomacy: prepare for prahok
Mention Indian cuisine and curry might come to mind, while sushi is one of the most well-known dishes from Japan. But what food is generally associated with Cambodia? If the country's government and ... ( read original story ...)
England’s Root says COVID cases would not derail Sri Lanka tour
England captain Joe Root is confident any positive COVID-19 tests in the squad would not force the cancellation of their two-test tour of Sri Lanka this month, but said his side would have to keep a ... ( read original story ...)
Airport attack aimed to ‘eliminate’ Cabinet: Yemen PM
Yemen's prime minister on Saturday said that a missile attack on the airport in Aden was meant "to eliminate" the country's new government as it arrived in the key southern city - a daring assault ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia lifts ban on international flights imposed over mutation of coronavirus
Apart from suspending international flights, on December 21 the country also suspended entry through land border crossing points and seaports for a week, with a possibility to extend the ban for anoth ... ( read original story ...)