The Arabian Gulf

A Moroccan study warned of major threats to biodiversity in the Arab region due to human activities and climatic changes. According to the study published by the Moroccan “Hespress” website, “more than 600 animal species of rare species are threatened with extinction” throughout the Arab countries. The study, prepared by …

Government data revealed, on Tuesday, an increase in the consumer price index in the Sultanate of Oman by 2.41% on an annual basis in August compared to August 2021. On a monthly basis, inflation in the Sultanate decreased by 0.13% compared to July 2022.

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf, stressed the importance of the great role of the Gulf Customs Union Authority in achieving Gulf integration in the economic fields, by completing the requirements for establishing a customs union. This came during Al-Hajraf’s reception to the head …

Al Baha 17 Muharram 1444 AH corresponding to August 15, 2022 AD Yesterday, the Governor of Al-Aqiq, Salem bin Masir bin Tawala, witnessed the launch of the fifth festival of dates in Al-Aqiq Governorate, in the good name garden in the governorate. The Director-General of the Ministry of Environment, Water …

Doha, May 24, 2021, SPA The general index of the Qatar Stock Exchange today recorded a decrease of 136.42 points, or 1.28%, to reach 10 thousand and 516.20 points. During the session, 237 million and 785 thousand and 683 shares were traded, valued at 567 million 390 thousand and 472.446 …

Muscat, May 23, 2021, SPA The Muscat Stock Exchange Index (30) closed today at 3848.74 points, down by 19.3 points, by 0.50% compared to the last trading session, which amounted to 3868.09. The value of trading reached one million and 184 thousand and 758 Omani Rials, down by 53.02% compared …

KUWAIT, 25th May, 2020 (WAM) Kuwait government will not extend full curfew due to end Saturday, May 30, and will turn to partial curfew to pave way for restoration of normal life, Deputy Premier and Interior Ministry Anas Al-Saleh said on Monday, according to the Kuwait News Agency. Al-Saleh, also …

DUBAI, 21st May 2020 (WAM) Emirates has unveiled multi-faceted measures for employee and customer care at every step of the travel journey, redefining safety and hygiene standards on board and on the ground. The new measures took effect today, with the resumption of regularly scheduled passenger flights to nine destinations. …

MUSCAT, 11th January, 2020 (WAM) The Diwan of Royal Court of Oman announced this morning the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman who passed away on Friday. The Oman News Agency, ONA, quoted an obituary issued by the Royal Court Diwan as saying that the Court …

ABU DHABI, 22nd December, 2019 (WAM) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwaiti flag carrier, Kuwait Airways, have signed a codeshare partnership on selected services on bookings effective 22nd December 2019, for travel from 5th January 2020. According to a statement by Etihad airways, the …