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Nursing workforce in GCC rises to 413,200: GCC Statistical Center 25 Apr 2026 - 07:39 pm

Muscat: The number of nursing staff in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries recorded an average annual growth rate of 4.6 percent between...

Trading value on Muscat Stock Exchange falls 31% last week 25 Apr 2026 - 03:35 pm

Muscat: Trading value on the Muscat Stock Exchange declined by 31 percent last week, dropping to OR 294.5 million from QR 430.2 million...

GCC backs efforts to safeguard Hormuz shipping 25 Apr 2026 - 02:04 pm

Nicosia: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi reaffirmed support for international initiatives to ensure the free and secure flow of navigation...

Drones from Iraq target two northern border posts in Kuwait: Defense Ministry 24 Apr 2026 - 12:59 pm

Doha, Qatar: Two sites along Kuwait's northern land border were targeted in a drone attack on Friday morning, the country's Ministry of Defense...

Kuwait reopens airspace starting this evening 23 Apr 2026 - 09:48 pm

Kuwait: Director of the Public Authority of Civil Aviation of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, announced Thursday, April...

UAE President, Italian Defense Minister discuss strengthening relations, regional developments 23 Apr 2026 - 10:35 am

Abu Dhabi: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto,...

UAE-Oman rail project reaches 40% completion milestone 22 Apr 2026 - 11:48 am

Doha, Qatar: The joint venture between Etihad Rail, Oman Rail, and Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) has confirmed that 40% of the UAE-Oman rail...

GCC reaffirms support for Lebanon's security, stability 21 Apr 2026 - 10:05 pm

Riyadh:Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi has affirmed that relations between the GCC states and Lebanon are historical and...

Oman and Sudan Leaders discuss ties and regional tensions in Muscat 21 Apr 2026 - 08:16 pm

Muscat: HMSultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman has held talks with Head of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, focusing on...

Saudi Arabia suspends 3 recruitment offices, revokes 11 licences over non-compliance 21 Apr 2026 - 11:24 am

Saudi Arabia: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia, has detected a number of violations that required legal action...

Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al Fahad passes away after career full of achievements 21 Apr 2026 - 10:42 am

Kuwait: Renown Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al Fahad passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with illness, leaving behind a rich...

UAE announces dismantling Iran-linked group plotting 'terror' operations 21 Apr 2026 - 10:11 am

Abu Dhabi: The State Security Department in the United Arab Emirates announced on Monday, April 20, 2026, dismantling of a terrorist organization and...

Saudi Crown Prince meets Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council 20 Apr 2026 - 09:37 pm

Jeddah: HH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met Monday with Chairman of...

GCC Chief praises Qatar's role in passing IPU emergency resolution 20 Apr 2026 - 05:14 pm

Riyadh: The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council has praised the State of Qatar's efforts in securing unanimous approval of a key emergency...

GCC affirms commitment to strengthen stability, development, resolve disputes through peaceful means 19 Apr 2026 - 01:47 pm

Antalya: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed its enduring commitment to promoting a stable and secure environment and adopting constructive policies based on...