Doha, Qatar: Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Oman’s Minister of Interior, attended the conclusion of the joint tactical exercise “Arabian Gulf Security 4”, held in Doha under the participation of GCC interior ministers. The Sultanate of Oman deployed forces from the Royal Oman Police, the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, and the Medical City…
The Sultanate of Oman actively participated in the meetings of the Parliamentary Union of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member States held in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The sessions were part of the 55th Executive Committee meeting of the OIC Parliamentary Union. The Omani delegation was led by Mohammed Salim Al Harthy, a member of the State…
Bollywood actress Yami Gautam is gearing up for a special cameo in the highly anticipated action sequel Dhurandhar 2, directed by her husband, Aditya Dhar. The first film in the franchise, starring Ranveer Singh, achieved massive success, grossing over ₹1,300 crore worldwide and becoming one of the biggest Hindi films of recent years. Yami’s cameo is…
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the center of online attention in Saudi Arabia after being absent from Al Nassr’s latest Saudi Pro League match. A mock “missing person poster” circulating on social media humorously describes the 40-year-old footballer as “a man with a severe crying problem,” quickly going viral across platforms. While the authenticity of the…
King Abdulaziz International Airport records show a strong start to 2026, with 5.45 million passengers passing through in January, marking a 7.3 percent increase compared to the same month last year. Flight movements reached 29,200, up 11 percent, while total baggage throughput rose 8 percent to 6.6 million items. The airport experienced its busiest operational…
ROME — Agents from the US immigration enforcement agency ICE will not have any operational or policing duties during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi confirmed Wednesday. Speaking in parliament, Piantedosi clarified that ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a branch separate from the immigration enforcement arm, will operate…
The Saudi retail transformation is accelerating as artificial intelligence and digital innovation reshape how businesses serve customers, industry leaders said during the RLC Global Forum in Riyadh. Speaking at the two-day event, retail executives emphasized that technology is now central to improving customer experience, streamlining operations, and meeting the expectations of younger, digitally connected shoppers….
Turkiye–Saudi relations are set to deepen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss expanding cooperation across key political and economic sectors. During high-level talks at Al-Yamamah Palace, Erdogan emphasized that Ankara is determined to elevate Turkiye–Saudi relations to a stronger strategic partnership, particularly in renewable…
A US aircraft carrier strike group shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea after the aircraft approached in what American officials described as an unsafe and aggressive manner, adding to rising military tensions just days before planned diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran. According to a US military spokesperson, the unmanned aircraft moved…
Snooker legend John Virgo has died at the age of 79, leaving behind a lasting legacy both as a professional player and as one of the sport’s most recognisable voices. Virgo enjoyed an 18-year career on the professional snooker circuit, earning widespread respect for his skill, personality and showmanship. His biggest playing achievement came with…
