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Business Oil companies operating in Oman drilled many exploratory wells in various oil and gas concession areas, targeting different reservoirs at varying depths (Oman News Agency)

Oman State-run Oil Firm OQ will Make Initial Public Offering, Potentially Seek Billions

An Omani state-run oil and gas company announced Monday it will make an initial public offering of its exploration and production business, potentially seeking…

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Business Gold bars from the vault of a bank are seen in this illustration picture taken in Zurich November 20, 2014. Reuters

Gold Eases on Firmer Dollar, All Eyes on US Inflation Print

Gold prices dipped on Monday as the dollar ticked higher, while investors looked towards this week's US inflation data to gauge the size of an expected…

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Arab World Lebanese army and police officers stand near what is believed to be a convoy of former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh at the Justice Palace in Beirut, Lebanon September 9, 2024. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Lebanon's Ex-central Bank Chief to Remain Detained Amid Probe

A judge ordered Lebanon's former central bank chief Riad Salameh to remain in detention amid a probe into alleged financial crimes committed during his tenure,…

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World A Qadr H long-range ballistic surface-to-surface missile is fired by Iran's Revolutionary Guard during a maneuver in an undisclosed location in Iran, on March 9, 2016. (AP)

Kremlin, on Report of Missile Supplies from Iran, Says Tehran Is its Partner 

The Kremlin, asked on Monday about a Wall Street Journal report that Iran has sent short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, said that Iran is Russia's partner…

Gantz Says Israeli Military Focus Needs to Shift to Lebanon

Arab World Former war cabinet member Benny Gantz. Reuters

Gantz Says Israeli Military Focus Needs to Shift to Lebanon

Former war cabinet member Benny Gantz on Sunday said Israel should shift its focus toward Hezbollah and the Lebanese border, warning that "we are late on this…

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Arab World United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk (L) delivers his speech next to President of the Human Rights Council Moroccan ambassador Omar Zniber at the opening of the 57th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, on September 9, 2024. (AFP)

UN Rights Chief Calls on States to Challenge Israel Over Occupation 

The UN human rights chief said on Monday that ending the nearly year-long war in Gaza is a priority and he asked countries to act on what he called Israel's …

World In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese and Russian warships take part in a joint naval drills in the East China Sea, Dec. 27, 2022. (Xu Wei/Xinhua via AP, File)

China Announces Joint Naval, Air Drills with Russia 

China’s Defense Ministry on Monday announced joint naval and air drills with Russia starting this month, underscoring the closeness between their militaries as…

Saudi Culture Minister Visits KSGAAL to Review its Key Projects

Culture The Saudi Minister of Culture has visited the KSGAAL headquarters in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Culture Minister Visits KSGAAL to Review its Key Projects

Saudi Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has…

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Culture The agreement aims to promote sustainability in museums through the implementation of sustainable operational strategies. (SPA)

Saudi Museums Commission Signs MoU with the AEON Collective

Saudi Arabia’s Museums Commission signed on Sunday a memorandum of understanding with the endowment fund AEON Collective at the National Museum in Riyadh. …

Culture The bust of Queen Nefertiti, Berlin, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Egyptian Archaeologist Calls on Berlin to Return Nefertiti Bust

Prominent Egyptian archaeologist and former antiquities minister Zahi Hawass has launched a petition for the return to Egypt of the pharaonic bust of Queen…

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Culture The stamp is named after Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, and enjoys his patronage. (SPA)

Saudi Post Issues Crown Prince Camel Festival Stamp

The Saudi Post (SPL), in cooperation with the Saudi Camel Federation, issued a postage stamp for the Crown Prince Camel Festival. The festival aims to preserve…

Culture Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

National Cultural Award-Granting Ceremony to Be Held under Saudi Crown Prince's Patronage

The Saudi Ministry of Culture will grant the National Cultural Awards on Monday at King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh under the patronage of Crown Prince…

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Real Madrid's Rodrygo 'Upset' over Ballon d'Or Shortlist Omission

Sports Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Real Betis - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - September 1, 2024 Real Madrid's Rodrygo REUTERS/Susana Vera Purchase Licensing Rights

Real Madrid's Rodrygo 'Upset' over Ballon d'Or Shortlist Omission

Brazilian Rodrygo said his versatility may have cost him a Ballon d'Or nomination after the Real Madrid forward was not among the 30 names short-listed for the…


Sports Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (C) scored the winner against Scotland - AFP

Ronaldo Strikes Late to Seal Portugal Win Over Scotland

Cristiano Ronaldo's late strike sealed Portugal's 2-1 win over Scotland as the 901st goal of the striker's extraordinary career completed a stirring fightback…

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Sports Soccer Football - Nations League - League B - Group 2 - Republic of Ireland v England - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - September 7, 2024 England's Harry Kane celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

Kane to Get Special Honor for Becoming 10th Englishman to Make 100 Appearances for His Country 

England captain Harry Kane will be presented with a gold cap to mark his 100th appearance for his country ahead of the Nations League match against Finland at…

Sports 08 September 2024, US, New York: Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner (R) celebrates with the winning trophy after defeating USA's Taylor Fritz (L) in their men's final tennis match of the US Open at Flushing Meadows. Photo: Grace Schultz/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Jannik Sinner Beats Taylor Fritz in US Open Men's Final

Jannik Sinner started slowly at the US Open, dropping the first set he played after being exonerated in a doping case no one knew about until shortly before…

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Sports Morocco's Fatima Ezzahra El Idrissi wins the women's marathon T12 at the 2024 Paralympics, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Morocco’s El Idrissi Smashes Women’s Marathon World Record on Last day of Paralympic Games

Morocco’s Fatima Ezzahra El Idrissi has smashed the world record in the women’s marathon for runners with visual impairments on the last day of the Paralympic…

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New Hampshire Governor Saves Man's Live while Choking at Seafood Festival

Varieties  New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu came to the aid of a contestant choking on a lobster roll during a contest - The AP.

New Hampshire Governor Saves Man's Live while Choking at Seafood Festival

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu came to the aid of a contestant choking on a lobster roll at a seafood festival eating contest, using the Heimlich maneuver…

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Varieties The authority's pavilion at the exhibition attracted thousands of visitors from around the world. SPA

Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Receives Excellence Award at Abu Dhabi Int’l Exhibition

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority has received the award in the Best Exhibit in the Environmental Conservation and…

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Varieties The Paraguay River is pictured, amid smoke coming from wildfires in neighboring countries, as the river has hit a record low water level due to a major drought, in Villeta, Paraguay September 7, 2024. (Reuters)

South America’s Rivers Hit Record Lows as Brazil Drought Impact Spreads 

South America's Paraguay River, a key thoroughfare for grains, has hit a record low in Paraguay's capital Asuncion, with water levels depleted by a severe…

Varieties Red Sea FF is participating in the 2024 TIFF with a diverse program

Red Sea Film Foundation Participates in Toronto International Film Festival

The Red Sea Film Foundation (Red Sea FF) is participating in the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with a diverse program. Three films supported…

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Varieties Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki bin Abdulmohsen Alalshikh. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s GEA Chairman Launches Website of Golden Pen Award for Most Influential Literature

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki bin Abdulmohsen Alalshikh inaugurated on Sunday the website for the …

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