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Heavy rains, unstable weather: Oman announces distance learning for some schools

Heavy rains, unstable weather: Oman announces distance learning for some schools

Countries in the region, including the UAE, are currently facing a low-pressure system, which brings intermittent rain and cloud cover

Saudi authorities arrest expat for 'indecent acts' at massage centre

Saudi authorities arrest expat for 'indecent acts' at massage centre

The expat was referred to the Public Prosecution; in addition, the centre was penalised according to the municipality's regulations

Bahrain announces public holidays for National Day and Accession of King Hamad

Bahrain announces public holidays for National Day and Accession of King Hamad

Essential services may operate on adjusted schedules during the holidays, and the public is advised to check with relevant ministries

Saudi Arabia, Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link Riyadh and Doha

Saudi Arabia, Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link Riyadh and Doha

The project, set to be completed in six years, expects to serve 10 million passengers per year

Bomb threat forces IndiGo's Madinah-Hyderabad flight to land in Ahmedabad

Bomb threat forces IndiGo's Madinah-Hyderabad flight to land in Ahmedabad

An email was sent to IndiGo claiming that a bomb had been planted on the aircraft, police said

Oman helps free Filipino, Indian, Russian crew of Eternity C from Houthis

Oman helps free Filipino, Indian, Russian crew of Eternity C from Houthis

Rescuers pulled crew members alive from the Red Sea and Houthis later said they were holding a group of the seafarers, including one security guard

Protecting Gulf countries, fighting terrorism: 46th GCC Summit concludes with 'Sakhir Declaration'

Protecting Gulf countries, fighting terrorism: 46th GCC Summit concludes with 'Sakhir Declaration'

Leaders affirm that the security of GCC states are indivisible; any infringement upon the sovereignty of a member state constitutes a threat to their collective security

UAE: New GCC civil aviation authority to be headquartered in Emirates

UAE: New GCC civil aviation authority to be headquartered in Emirates

The establishment of the authority was approved at the 46th session of the GCC Summit, held in Bahrain

Visa-free entry announced for Saudi, Russian citizens in both countries

Visa-free entry announced for Saudi, Russian citizens in both countries

Russia is the first country in the world with which the Kingdom has signed a visa exemption agreement for ordinary passport holders

Kuwait forms task force to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling

Kuwait forms task force to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling

Among several responsibilities, the team will activate the national referral system for victims, and review existing and emerging cases