Arab officials say a Biden victory could make Gulf States considering normalization with Israel take a step back. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Kuwait loses over 100 million dinars due to airport closure
Those that are looking to return to Kuwait have been travelling to neighbouring countries and quarantining for 14 days before entering Kuwait. Al Kharafi explained that those that ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait lost $327.6mln for banning expats from 34 countries to fly in directly
Passengers from banned countries had to spend 14 days into non banned countries and were allowed to enter Kuwait ... ( read original story ...)
What US election 2020 means for Kuwait
The US government’s attitude towards Kuwait will remain fairly stable, regardless of who wins. That said, the two candidates have a different approach to foreign policy. Pres ... ( read original story ...)
Oman climbs 11 places in artificial intelligence readiness index 2020
Oman has advanced 11 places in the Government Artificial Intelligence Readiness Index 2020 issued by the UK-based Oxford Insights, local media reported. The Sultanate has bagged the 48th place at the ... ( read original story ...)
Oman: Transit travellers to pay fee from January
Muscat: Oman’s Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology issued amendments to the Civil Aviation Regulations adding a fee of RO 3 ($7.8) for each transit passenger. ( read original story ...)
UAE and Oman spur post-Covid recovery
Gulf countries are stepping up efforts to spur economic recovery in the aftermath of the pandemic. On 31 October, the UAE's Supreme Committee for Covid-19 Crisis Management formed the National ... ( read original story ...)
Mercedes-Benz Oman Ensures Optimal Performance for its Hard-Working Trucks with Actros Health Check
Benz Oman is offering Health Checks exclusively for its Actros trucks in Muscat, Haima, Salalah and Sohar. Carried out by certified technicians Continuing to set standards in aftersales care, Mercedes ... ( read original story ...)
Despite Lebanon’s woes, Armenians spring to action for Nagorno-Karabakh
When Lebanon's financial crisis pushed Vartkes to leave for Armenia this summer, he never imagined he would volunteer to fight in Nagorno-Karabakh.The young Lebanese-Armenian didn't think twice, ... ( read original story ...)
Meat, Butter Considered ‘Luxuries’ As Tajiks Face Steep Price Hikes
Soaring food prices in Tajikistan, the poorest country in Central Asia, are pushing more people into extreme poverty. Many families are forced to purchase only basic staples, an alarming trend in a ... ( read original story ...)