A gay couple in Nepal on Wednesday became the first in the nation to receive official same-sex marriage status. The Himalayan …
Nepal registers first same-sex marriage in South Asia
Nepal registered its first same-sex marriage on Wednesday after a top court ruling in June, opening legal doors for hundreds of LGBTQ+ people seeking marriage equality and becoming the only South …
Israeli-owned tanker seized off Yemeni coast, sparks international concern
Around the coast of Yemen, in the Gulf of Aden, unidentified actors have reportedly seized the oil tanker, Central Park. Owned by London-based company Zodiac Maritime, the ship is property of Eyal …
Property sector recovery expected to continue in 2024, says developer Masteron
The local real estate industry has seen encouraging signs of recovery in the second half of 2023, and the positive trend is expected to continue in …
Pakistan Unleashes Abuse against Afghans
The new arrivals come with almost nothing, because Pakistani authorities have prohibited Afghans from taking out more than 50,000 Pakistani rupees (US$ 175) each. Humanitarian agencies have described …
‘Crazy rich Surabaya’: $6.5m wedding of ex-AirAsia Indonesia boss’ son sees celebrity attendees and Hermes door gifts
Meet ‘Crazy Rich Surabaya’. On Nov 18, a couple held an extravagant wedding in the Indonesian city of Surabaya, complete with luxury brand door gifts and celebrity attendees. The groom is Ryan Harris, …
Las Vegas Sands Stock Has Remained Flat This Year Despite Macau Recovery. What’s Next?
Las Vegas Sands stock has been a mixed performer this year, remaining roughly flat year-to-date, compared to the broader S&P 500 which remains up by over 19% over the …
ENVI Lodges announces second resort in Oman
Luxury ecolodge brand and management company ENVI Lodges has announced plans to add a second property to its portfolio in Oman. Located on the shores of Al Sifah, an hour away from Muscat, ENVI Al …
ENVI Lodges announces new property in Muscat
The GCC-based luxury ecolodge company ENVI Lodges has announced that it has signed an agreement with a consortium of Omani investors to develop …
Chesapeake funeral home withdraws rezoning request after WAVY report showing bodies coming from garage
Dignity Funeral Services has withdrawn its request to have property it owns rezoned from residential to commercial adjacent to Oman Funeral Home on Cedar Road. The residential property has a home and …