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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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Saudi woman loses court battle to marry musical suitor
A Saudi woman has lost a judicial battle to marry the man of her choice as a court deemed him "religiously" unfit because he plays a musical instrument, a Saudi newspaper reported Tuesday. The kingdom requires women to seek
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Expats in Oman can now get UAE visa for Dh124
Expats living in Oman will now be able to get a visa to the UAE for 13 Omani riyals (Dh124). According to TimesofOman, Airline officials said expatriates can apply for 48- or 96-hour UAE visas from Emirates and flydubai offices in Oman.
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Woman caught While Entering Bahrain using sister’s ID
A Saudi woman was arrested at King Fahd Causeway while attempting to cross into Bahrain illegally using her sister’s national ID, reported
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In Oman, 10 members of single family die in house fire
Ten people have died in a house fire that took place on Thursday morning (September 27) in Khor Al Hamam village in the wilayat of Saham, TimesofOman
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Indians can visit Oman on OMR5 visa : Oman Ministry
Indians visiting Oman can now apply for a 10-day tourist visa for 5 Omani riyals. The announcement was made by Maitha Saif Al Mahrouqi,
Read MoreYasmin Al-Maimani – The first Saudi woman to get a pilot license
5 pilot licenses to Saudi Women: Recently it was reported that the General Authority of Aviation issued five licenses for Saudi female pilots that permit them to work as a captain on Saudi Arabian Airline. It was a part of GACA’s movement
Read MoreIndian woman dies in Saudi Arabia
A 41-year-old woman from Hyderabad, who were trafficked to Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, died under mysterious circumstances. The family of the victim alleged she might have been murdered by her employer and have urged External Affairs Minister (EAM)
Read MoreVisit Europe’s most romantic cities
Europe is one of the best picks for a honeymoon destination with its exotic beaches, rustic charm and luxury resorts. Walking hand in hand down the cobbled streets glancing at the elegant structures or relaxing at the pristine beaches enjoying the
Read MoreEarthquake strikes close to northern Oman
An earthquake struck southern Iran on Thursday, around 330 kilometres from northern Oman. In an online statement, the Earthquake Monitoring Centre (EMC), SQU said "an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter Scale stuck southern
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