MUSCAT — Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, is scheduled to arrive in Oman on Wednesday for an official visit, during which she will hold talks with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. The Italian leader will be accompanied by a delegation of government officials as part of the visit. Discussions are expected…
DOHA — Qatar has joined the US-led Pax Silica Alliance, a move aimed at strengthening cooperation in semiconductors, critical minerals, and advanced digital technologies. The announcement was made on Monday as part of Doha’s ongoing efforts to diversify its economy and enhance technological capabilities. The Pax Silica Alliance, launched last month in Washington, focuses on…
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye arrived in Kuwait on Monday for an official visit ahead of his participation in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the United Arab Emirates. During his stop in Kuwait, President Faye met with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, where both sides discussed a range of regional and international issues,…
Dubai Basketball continued their flawless run in the ABA League with a 90–79 victory over Borac Mozzart at Coca-Cola Arena on Monday, extending their unbeaten streak to 12 consecutive wins. The night also marked a landmark moment for the club and youth basketball development in the UAE, as 17-year-old Tomislav Vuckovic became the first graduate…
UAE banking sector assets recorded steady growth in November, rising by 0.8 percent to reach 5.25 trillion dirhams ($1.43 trillion), reflecting continued expansion in credit and deposit activity, according to newly released central bank data. The increase marks a rise from 5.2 trillion dirhams in October, highlighting the sector’s resilience amid broader economic momentum. Gross…
Oman is preparing to establish an International Financial Center as part of a major initiative to diversify its economy and strengthen its position in the global financial landscape. The new center is designed to attract international investors, promote innovation across financial and professional services, and enhance Oman’s competitiveness as a regional business hub. It will…
A delegation from Harvard University, including faculty members and students from its business school, has visited King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah to explore opportunities for academic and research collaboration. During the visit, the delegation toured the university’s Faculty of Economics and Administration, where officials highlighted academic offerings, research initiatives, and recent advances in business and…
ABU DHABI: Emirates Driving Company (EDC) in Abu Dhabi has launched a fully automated ‘Smart Yard System’ that allows driving licence candidates to be tested without a human examiner in the car. Using cameras, sensors, satellites, and artificial intelligence, the system monitors every action, from mirror checks to parking maneuvers, providing instant results and recorded…
The Jeddah Gold Exhibition opens on Thursday at the Jeddah Superdome as part of the city’s annual Jeddah Season celebrations, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the artistry, innovation and commercial strength of the gold industry. The five-day event aims to raise awareness about the value and quality of gold while highlighting modern designs…
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has called an emergency meeting following Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state, a move the group says threatens Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The OIC’s General Secretariat announced that an extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers will take place on Saturday at the organization’s headquarters…
