Oman money supply rose by 6.4 percent to 26.4 billion Omani rials ($68.6 billion) in November, reflecting solid liquidity conditions and continued growth in bank deposits, according to official data released on Saturday. The increase in Oman money supply, which measures cash in circulation along with bank deposits, was driven by a 12.2 percent rise…
The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship got underway in Dubai on Saturday, with Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club taking the opening-day lead following the first round of No Gi competition at Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex. The championship featured bouts across the U-12, U-14 and U-16 categories, drawing strong participation from clubs across the…
The Saudi pavilion Cairo book fair hosted Qatari Ambassador to Egypt Sheikh Jassim Al-Thani, who toured the ministry’s religious and educational exhibits at the 57th Cairo International Book Fair. The ambassador praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts in disseminating the Qur’an and highlighted the pavilion’s organization and quality, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The fair, held…
Sultan Al-Marshad, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, met with Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Khodjayev Jamshid Abdukhakimovich in Tashkent to discuss ways to strengthen Saudi Fund Uzbekistan cooperation across multiple development sectors. According to the fund’s official X account, the talks focused on enhancing collaboration and advancing key development initiatives throughout Uzbekistan. The meeting…
Students in Jeddah got a hands-on introduction to STEM careers through electric motorsport this week, as part of the 2026 E1 Jeddah GP. The Driving Force program, presented by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), aims to familiarize students aged 8–18 with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through professional racing and sustainability-focused industries. John Williams, Managing…
Federal agents fatally shot a Minneapolis man on Saturday, marking the second deadly incident in the city this month amid federal immigration enforcement operations. The victim was identified as 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a US citizen and nurse who worked at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs hospital. The Alex Pretti shooting Minneapolis has drawn national attention after…
Dubai’s gold market reached a historic milestone on Saturday, with prices surpassing Dh600 per gram for the first time. The surge reflects strong international demand for precious metals amid ongoing economic uncertainties. According to data from the Dubai Jewellery Group, 24-karat gold traded at Dh601 per gram, continuing a streak of record highs over the…
Dubai-based Emirates airline has cancelled several flights to and from the United States as Winter Storm Fern approaches, bringing heavy snowfall, icy roads, and travel disruptions across large parts of the country. The storm is expected to affect areas from Texas and the Great Plains to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with authorities warning of power…
SALALAH — Omani authorities have arrested five Yemeni nationals for illegally entering Omani territorial waters in Dhofar while attempting to smuggle drugs into the country via a fishing boat. The suspects were intercepted by the Coast Guard Police of the Dhofar Governorate Police Command and are now facing legal proceedings. In a separate operation, the…
KHASAB — The Musandam Discovery Diving Centre in Oman’s Musandam Governorate has emerged as a pioneering project turning the region’s deep seas into a premier global destination for diving enthusiasts. The centre has successfully combined passion for the marine environment with tourism development, attracting visitors from around the world. Badr Mohammed Al Shehhi, the centre’s…
