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Isra Wal Miraj: Oman announces holiday for public, private sectors

Dubai: The Sultanate of Oman declared Thursday, 30 January 2025 as a public holiday in commemoration of Isra Wal Miraj. The vacation applies to public and private workers.  Employers can demand workers to work, if necessary, if they are

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UAE: Meet the woman whose horseback salute to Sheikh Mohamed captured hearts

The 32-year-old Emirati Fatima Al Ameri — who was bullied for riding differently and had to retire from the sport in her first few lessons — recently won the hearts of the world by standing on her horse to wave to the UAE president

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Dubai: Woman dies after falling from high-rise in Business Bay

The police and health emergency services were coordinated in no time and they blocked the section of a street once the security investigation started. Early Monday morning, a young woman fell to her death from a high-rise building in the

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Dh180 Flights: UAE Residents Fly to Oman Discounted

In an exciting development for UAE travelers, a special three-day sale has been announced offering flights to Oman at an unbeatable rate of Dh180.

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Emirates celebrates 30 glorious Years in Oman

Emirates announced the completion of 30 years in the Sultanate of Oman on Monday. The inaugural flight took off in 1993, since then, the airline has

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Oman Receive $8mn football Grant from FIFA

Oman Football Association (OFA) is on the right path of development having utilised nearly 95 percent of the funds received from the world football

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Earthquake In UAE: Minor Earthquake Recorded on Oman-UAE Border

A minor earthquake was recorded on the UAE's border with Oman on Wednesday night. Seismologists at the National Centre of Meteorology recorded the magnitude-2.1 tremor in Al Fayy area of the Emirates at about 11.30pm. While earthquakes are

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Dubai Policewoman Set to become First Female Rescue Diver

A Dubai Police officer has overcome her fear of water to become the first woman to lead the marine rescue department. Maj Atiqa Al Dhaheri, 51, stepped up to cover for the department's chief, who is away for three months, and is undergoing

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Dubai-Based Pakistani Woman makes History as First International Climber to summit Mount Everest in 2023

A Dubai-based Pakistani woman became the first international climber to summit Mount Everest in 2023. Naila Kiani, a mother of two and a banker, reached the summit on Sunday at 8.02am. She also became the second Pakistani woman to scale the

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New Agreement Signed to Develop UAE-Oman Railway

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, who developed and runs the UAE-Oman Rail Network, signed a collaboration agreement with Mubadala Investment Corporation, an Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, to fund the construction of the $3 billion, 303 km long

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Health

UAE doctors caution against flu symptoms

1 week ago

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, who developed and runs the UAE-Oman Rail Network, signed a collaboration agreement with Mubadala Investment

Can sleep 'erase' painful memories?

1 week ago

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, who developed and runs the UAE-Oman Rail Network, signed a collaboration agreement with Mubadala Investment

HMPV outbreak: How the virus is transmitted; symptoms,

2 weeks   ago

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, who developed and runs the UAE-Oman Rail Network, signed a collaboration agreement with Mubadala Investment

Smoking fewer cigarettes not enough to reduce harm caused

3 weeks   ago

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, who developed and runs the UAE-Oman Rail Network, signed a collaboration agreement with Mubadala Investment

How Many Extra Years Can You Expect to Live if You Are

2 months   ago

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, who developed and runs the UAE-Oman Rail Network, signed a collaboration agreement with Mubadala Investment

Sports

Champions Trophy preparations on schedule

1 day ago

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, who developed and runs the UAE-Oman Rail Network, signed a collaboration agreement with Mubadala Investment

Abu Dhabi: Dh 5 million up for grabs for showjumpers in

2 days   ago

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, who developed and runs the UAE-Oman Rail Network, signed a collaboration agreement with Mubadala Investment

ILT20: Sharjah Warriorz Kohler-Cadmore enjoys playing in

1 week ago

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, who developed and runs the UAE-Oman Rail Network, signed a collaboration agreement with Mubadala Investment