DLive to host top digital leaders in April
Oman is poised to further accelerate its digital evolution with the announcement of DLive 2026, a premier conference and awards platform dedicated to digital transformation. Scheduled for April 8th, 2026,…
QFBA celebrates graduation of 10th cohort of “Kawader Malia”
Doha, Qatar – The Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) recently celebrated the graduation of 58 Qatari students from its tenth cohort of the “Kawader Malia” program, a national initiative…
BHD–INR Now at 244: Bahraini Dinar Shows Strong Momentum
The Bahraini Dinar (BHD) has consistently been a performer in the global currency market, and recent developments have further solidified its strength. As of Sunday, January 25th, 2026, the Bahraini…
Information ministry announces winners of ‘Shiraa’ Media Award
Kuwait has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing and celebrating local media talent with the inaugural Kuwait Media Award, dubbed “Shiraa” – meaning ‘expertise’ or ‘proficiency’. The announcement of the winners,…
Joint tactical exercise ‘Arabian Gulf Security 4’ begins in Qatar with UAE participation
National security forces are currently engaged in a large-scale training exercise designed to enhance their preparedness for a range of potential threats. The operation, which began earlier this month, focuses…
Creativity is the new measure of economic progress
Governments globally are increasingly recognizing the importance of the creative economy as a major driver of growth, moving past traditional models focused solely on scale and efficiency. The shift acknowledges…
TikTok-like microdramas are going to make billions this year, even though they kind of suck
A new form of mobile entertainment, known as microdrama, is rapidly gaining traction in the United States, generating billions in revenue despite its often-cringeworthy production quality. These short-form, episodic videos…
No life jackets worn as boat capsizes in Muttrah
A tragic incident unfolded off the coast of Muscat, Oman, on Tuesday morning, resulting in the deaths of three elderly French tourists after a tourist boat capsized near Muttrah. The…
Qatari player tops world rankings in U11 table tennis
Doha, Qatar – Qatari table tennis player Rasha Laghraibi has reached a historic milestone, securing the number one ranking in the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) world rankings for the…
Doha Legal Forum discusses role of legislation in achieving Qatar National Vision 2030
Doha, Qatar – Legal experts and academics convened at the Doha Legal Forum to discuss the critical need for investment climate improvements in Qatar through legislative reform. Participants emphasized aligning…