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Raysut Cement Bags Oman’s Most Trusted Brand Awards

Raysut Cement Company has bagged the award of the Oman’s most trusted brand 2018, reinforcing the company’s reputation as a prominent contributor to the economy of the country and as a brand that strives for excellence. The award

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Holidays announced for Prophet's birthday, National Day

Oman has announced a five-day long holiday for Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birthday and National Day. The holidays were announced by the Ministry of Manpower, Times of Oman reported on Sunday.   According t

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More than 140 expat workers arrested in Oman

Over 140 expat workers were arrested on Thursday, according to timesofOman. The arrests took place at dawn, when officials raided a number of buildings that housed expat workers who were violating the labour law.  

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Saudi court acquits two men charged with burning woman’s car – report

Two men who were charged with setting a Saudi woman’s car on fire shortly after the lifting of the kingdom’s female driving ban have been

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Video: Woman can't move her fingers due to cellphone overuse

A woman in China recently found she was unable to move her fingers after a week-long binge of using her cell phone continually. According to

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70 Year Old Saudi woman Obtains Driving Licence

A 70-year-old Saudi woman, Sabeeha Al-Fakhr, is making headlines after obtaining a driving licence. Born in 1948, she lives in the neighbourhood

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Woman sells her daughter for Dh50,000, jewellery in UAE

A woman in Sharjah tried to sell her underage daughter's virginity on Thursday. Three other women were also accomplices in the crime.  She faces charges of human trafficking and sexual exploitation by forcing her 17-year-old daughter

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Three man arrested for beating expat to death, injuring another in Oman

According to TimesofOman, 3 suspects have been arrested for the murder of an expat and for injuring another. According to officials, the victim who sustained injuries after he was beaten by the accused was discovered after he shouted for help

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Cyclone Luban: Heavy rains, floods expected in Oman

 The Public Authority for Civil Aviation has issued its fifth warning about tropical storm Luban. According to a report in the Times of Oman, the storm's centre has been found to be located 300 kilometers from Salalah. The speed of the

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Lubna Al Olayan becomes first woman appointed as head of Saudi bank

A woman has been appointed to run a Saudi Arabian bank in a first for women in the country. Saudi businesswoman Lubna Al Olayan will chair a new bank being formed out of a merger between the Saudi British Bank (SABB) and Alawwal Bank.

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Health

AstraZeneca, Oxford aim to produce Omicron-targeted vaccine

4 years   ago

A woman has been appointed to run a Saudi Arabian bank in a first for women in the country. Saudi businesswoman Lubna Al Olayan will chair a new

French company Carmat announces first implant of its

5 years   ago

A woman has been appointed to run a Saudi Arabian bank in a first for women in the country. Saudi businesswoman Lubna Al Olayan will chair a new

5 reasons to add eggs to your diet

6 years   ago

A woman has been appointed to run a Saudi Arabian bank in a first for women in the country. Saudi businesswoman Lubna Al Olayan will chair a new

6 Things That Will Happen If You’ll Eat A Lot Of Nut

6 years   ago

A woman has been appointed to run a Saudi Arabian bank in a first for women in the country. Saudi businesswoman Lubna Al Olayan will chair a new

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Home Care & Precautions

6 years   ago

A woman has been appointed to run a Saudi Arabian bank in a first for women in the country. Saudi businesswoman Lubna Al Olayan will chair a new

Sports

Qatar Handball Team Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Participate

4 years   ago

A woman has been appointed to run a Saudi Arabian bank in a first for women in the country. Saudi businesswoman Lubna Al Olayan will chair a new

Fati delights, Jovic disappoints, optimism for Atletico

6 years   ago

A woman has been appointed to run a Saudi Arabian bank in a first for women in the country. Saudi businesswoman Lubna Al Olayan will chair a new

Saudi Arabia celebrates 20th year of first Olympic medal

6 years   ago

A woman has been appointed to run a Saudi Arabian bank in a first for women in the country. Saudi businesswoman Lubna Al Olayan will chair a new