Abu Dhabi – The United Arab Emirates government has officially announced the Eid Al Fitr holidays for public and private sector employees in 2026. For the public sector, holidays will begin on Thursday, March 19, and continue until Sunday, March 22. Normal working hours are expected to resume on Monday, March 23. In the private…
The European Union’s foreign policy chief has called for a diplomatic resolution to the tensions surrounding Iran, emphasizing the need to avoid further conflict in the region. Kaja Kallas made the statement on Monday ahead of scheduled discussions between Tehran and Washington, amid warnings from US President Donald Trump about potential military action. “We don’t…
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued an advisory urging all Indian nationals in Iran to leave the country immediately due to an evolving security situation. The advisory covers students, business travellers, tourists, and other Indian citizens residing in Iran. Authorities have recommended that Indians use all available means of transport, including commercial flights, to…
Oman Sail’s high-performance 49er team has arrived in Vilamoura, Portugal, completing the second of two pre-event training camps ahead of the 8th Portugal Grand Prix, which kicks off on 25 February. Representing Oman in the 49er class will be sailors Waleed Al Kindi and Ahmed Al Hasani, competing in an event that gathers some of…
The Sultanate of Oman has expressed strong support for Kuwait amid ongoing maritime boundary concerns with Iraq. Oman’s Foreign Ministry stated that the recent lists of coordinates and maps submitted by Iraq to the United Nations infringe upon Kuwait’s sovereignty over its maritime zones and established water features. In a formal statement, the ministry reaffirmed…
The economy of the First Saudi State played a key role in shaping the foundations of modern stability in the Arabian Peninsula, historians say. Strategic measures implemented during this period helped consolidate political influence, unify regions, and promote social organization, setting the stage for a thriving economic system. According to the book Diriyah: Origins and…
India and the United States have postponed planned trade negotiations after the US Supreme Court struck down key tariff measures introduced under the former Trump administration. Officials from India’s commerce ministry confirmed that both countries are taking time to assess the implications of the ruling before moving forward with talks. An Indian delegation had been…
Kim Jong Un has been officially re-elected as general secretary of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party, consolidating his leadership over the isolated nation, state media reports. The announcement came during the party’s congress in Pyongyang, an event described by officials as a key political gathering. The North Korean government highlighted that under Kim’s leadership, the…
Allegations have emerged that Prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massage services and excessive travel expenses during his tenure as the United Kingdom’s trade representative, according to claims made by retired civil servants who say they raised concerns at the time. The claims relate to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s role as the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade…
Violence has swept across Mexico following the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), after a military operation aimed at capturing him escalated into deadly clashes. Authorities said the confrontation unfolded in the town of Tapalpa in Jalisco state, where security forces…
