Omani “Upgrade” Start-Up Initiative Announced Winners
The closing ceremony of “Upgrade” took place at the Omantel headquarters in Mawalih under the patronage of HH Sayyid Taimur Bin Assad Bin Tariq Al…
Saudi crown prince announces plan for Red Sea tourism project
Saudi Arabia plans to develop resorts on about 50 islands off the kingdom’s Red Sea coast backed by its Public Investment Fund (PIF), according to…
Dubai billionaire’s group has ‘no specific plans yet’ for investment in Malta
DAMAC Group representatives have told The Malta Independent that they have “no specific plans yet” for investment in Malta, however mentioned that the recent visit…
Nearly 500 suspects stand trial over Turkey’s failed coup
The trial is opening in Turkey of 486 suspects, including a number of generals and F-16 pilots, accused of leading last year’s failed coup attempt…
Qatar takes fight with boycotting Arab bloc to trade body
Qatar has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization against three of the four Arab countries that are isolating it, opening up a possible…
Man from US fined Dh50,000 after being convicted of usury in Dubai
An American man was fined Dh50,000 by Dubai Criminal Court after being convicted of usury — lending money at unreasonably high interest rates. Prosecutors said…
Protests in Turkey because of US envoy McGurk’s ‘provocative’ remarks
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry spokesman on Sunday protested the recent remarks of the U.S. anti-Daesh coalition envoy on Turkey calling them “provocative”. “Our reaction to the…
OPEC set to meet with allies on compliance
Oil traded near $50 a barrel in New York as efforts by Venezuela’s president to seize more power raised speculation the U.S. could step up sanctions….
Dubai: Jobless woman jailed for working as prostitute
A jobless woman has been jailed for three months for working as prostitute and indulging in a sexual affair four years ago, that resulted in…
Qatar rejects Saudi reports of air corridor
Qatar’s Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) denied what has been reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that…