Jordan partially reopens West Bank crossing after deadly attack
Jordan said it partially reopened its border crossing with the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Sunday, three days after closing it following an attack that killed two Israeli soldier…
Bids invited for operations of Nizwa Gate Building
A tender has been launched for the investment and operation of the Nizwa Gate building, which has been developed to serve as a comprehensive tourism attraction center, in conjuncti…
FSA revokes license of CFI Financial
Muscat : The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced the withdrawal of CFI Financial LLC’s license to operate in the capital market sector and has removed the company from…
UK, Portugal to recognise Palestinian state today
Britain and Portugal were expected to recognize a Palestinian state, ahead of a key week at the UN’s gathering, where a suite of nations are set to do the same to pressure Israel o…
MHT sets rules for property ownership at Jabal Sifah resort
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism announced the enforcement of a new bylaw setting out detailed rules for real estate ownership, sale and management within Jabal Sifah…
What is the H-1B Visa Program, and how is Trump changing it?
President Donald Trump continued his sweeping crackdown on immigration Friday, turning his focus to a visa program for skilled foreign workers. He signed a proclamation that adds a…
New H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders
A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas in the United States that goes into effect on Sunday will be levied per petition and will not be applied to existing visa holders re-entering the…
Evacuations in Philippines, Taiwan as super typhoon nears
The Philippines and Taiwan ordered evacuations Sunday ahead of possible flooding and landslides as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached, gaining strength on its way to an eventual colli…
Pavilion highlights achievements of renewed renaissance
Assigned by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Honorary President of the ‘Programme of Promising Omani Startups’ (POPS), on Saturday, head…
Passengers stranded as cyberattack hits European airports
LONDON: Major European airports, including Brussels, Berlin and London’s Heathrow, were on Saturday hit by a cyberattack on check-in systems that caused cancellations and long dela…