Kuwait announces August 27 paid holiday for public sector on Prophet's birthday The Prophet’s birthday is traditionally observed on 12 Rabi Al Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, in many Muslim-majority countries, including those in the Gulf 9h ago1 min read
Oman rescues 1 child, 3 adults from drowning in two separate incidents The first incident took place when a boat capsized after three individuals were practicing rowing near Qurum Beach located in Muscat 2 min read
Watch: Kuwait authorities bust marijuana farm owner, seize over 15,000 dinars Authorities found the man operating a marijuana farm and in possession of narcotics intended for trafficking and personal use, seizing 6kg of marijuana 1 min read
16 Bangladeshi expats killed in Saudi Arabia factory fire; bodies to be repatriated The mission is currently in contact with the vicitims' families to identify their loved ones while completing all legal processes 2 min read
Saudi Arabia recalls over 25,000 Chevrolet vehicles across 3 models over airbag defect The defect in the driver-side airbag inflator could cause sharp metal fragments to be released during a crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death 1 min read
Oil spill near Oman island spreading as ship runs aground; no threat to public safety The slick is said to be moving northeast, with an expected advance of about 121 km over the next 48 hours, depending on the marine and atmospheric conditions 5 min read
Oil tanker runs aground off Oman island; work ongoing to limit marine impact The Al Hallaniyat Islands are a remote group of five islands located about 40 kilometers off the southeastern coast of Oman, known for their rich biodiversity 2 min read
Kuwait seizes 390 used tyres from warehouse selling reconditioned products Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce and Industry also seized the specialised equipment used to polish and renew the tyres 1 min read
Kuwait arrests 12 for drug possession, seizes over 80,000 capsules In one of the cases, a suspect was apprehended after narcotics were discovered concealed within decorative panels inside a shipment he received from abroad 1 min read
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