Oman, Austria explore trade opportunities
The Sultanate of Oman and Austria are poised to strengthen their ties following a productive meeting between Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and Austrian Federal Minister…
QM to present wide-ranging cultural program to mark Art Basel Qatar debut
Doha, Qatar – Qatar Museums (QM) is preparing to host a comprehensive program of cultural events across the city, coinciding with the inaugural Art Basel Qatar, scheduled for February 5-7.…
Shura Council Office reviews job stability and security of Omanis
The Omani Shura Council is actively preparing for its upcoming sessions, focusing on crucial legislative matters and citizen concerns. During its recent meeting, the Council Office outlined the agenda for…
EU can’t replace Starlink yet, but is on right track, says Kubilius
The European Union has activated its GOVSATCOM program, a new initiative designed to provide secure satellite communications for government and military purposes. This launch represents a crucial first step towards…
Qatar participates in Executive Committee Meeting of Middle East Green Initiative in Saudi Arabia
Doha, Qatar – The State of Qatar actively participated in the 19th meeting of the Executive Committee of the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, demonstrating…
Paqueta signs for Flamengo in record South American deal: West Ham
Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta is set to return to his home country, with West Ham United confirming an agreement for his permanent transfer to Flamengo. The deal, reportedly worth €42…
Space conference calls for more investments in space sector
The recently concluded Middle East Space Conference 2026 in Muscat, Oman, has laid out a compelling roadmap for the future of the space sector in the region. The conference, which…
Dana Al Fardan unites Qatari heritage and Sardinian culture in landmark performance titled: “The Song of the Two Seas”
A unique concert, “Il Canto di Due Mari” (The Song of the Two Seas), held on New Year’s Eve in Cagliari, Sardinia, marked the beginning of a cultural exchange program…
AI to contribute approx USD 607 bn to India by 2035 across agri, health, energy, education and manufacturing
India stands on the cusp of a significant economic transformation, largely fueled by the rapid advancement and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). A recent report by PwC projects that AI…
MPs to review unified GCC law on plant genetic resources
Bahrain is poised to strengthen regional food security and biodiversity with a new draft law set for debate by MPs. The legislation focuses on the unified Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)…