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‘Help me receive salary from Kuwait’: Man cons Rajasthan hotel owner, vanishes with Rs 11.88 lakh
Crime News Dungarpur: A case of cyber fraud has come to light in Dungarpur district of Rajasthan, where a hotel operator was tricked into opening a bank account which was later used for illegal money transactions. The victim, Ashok Kumar Dangi,...

Indian Embassy in Kuwait hosts mega yoga day event
The Embassy of India in Kuwait marked the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with a grand celebration at the Boulevard Cricket Ground in Salmiya, Kuwait City. The event, held on June 21, 2025, brought together over 1,500 participants from...

Students Shine in Regional World Wildlife Event, Showcasing English Proficiency and Compassion for Nature
Students from 10 countries across the MENA region have demonstrated outstanding English language skills, teamwork, and a strong commitment to wildlife conservation through the recent World Wildlife Event. With a remarkable 439 entries from young...

Attractive investment environment stimulates growth in Oman
The Sultanate of Oman’s ongoing efforts to enhance its financial and economic position by managing its financial commitments and by reducing its public debt, have led to a steady improvement in its credit ratings and have improved investor...

Jordan Kuwait Bank – Ratings Affirmed
(MENAFN- Capital Intelligence Ltd) Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI Ratings or CI) today announced that it has affirmed the Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) and Short-Term Foreign Currency Rating (ST FCR) of Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB or...

Jazeera Airways Resumes Direct Flights Between Larnaca and Kuwait
Jazeera Airways, one of the leading low-cost carriers in the Middle East, announced the resumption of direct flights from Larnaca to Kuwait, which took place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Flights will operate three times a week, every Tuesday,...

Report to explore regulatory shifts and foreign investment prospects in Kuwait
(MENAFN- Oxford Business Group) German Business Council Kuwait joins Oxford Business Group in upcoming analysis of Kuwait’s evolving economy Kuwait City, June 2025: Oxford Business Group (OBG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...

Partnership with Kuwait Fund renewed
Vienna, Austria – Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has met with the Acting Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Mr. Waleed S. Al-Bahar, to re-establish development cooperation and explore new areas of...

Which cities across the world have the worst air pollution and how does London compare?
1. New Delhi, India, 91.8 2. N’Djamena, Chad, 91.6 3. Dakha, Bangladesh, 78.0 4. Kinshasa, D.R. Congo, 58.2 5. Islamabad, Pakistan, 52.4 6. Dushanbe, Tajikstan, 46.3 7. Hanoi, Vietnam, 45.4 8. Kathmandu, Nepal, 45.1 9. Abuja, Nigeria, 42.2 10....

Oman clinch semifinal spot in West Asia tournament
MUSCAT, JULY 17 The Oman national wheelchair basketball team has qualified for the semifinals (Golden Square) of the West Asia Paralympic Clubs Championship, currently being held in Amman, Jordan, from July 13 to 19, 2025. The tournament is...

What is the Islamic studies centre King Charles is visiting?
The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, which is in Marston Road next to Magdalen College, was founded in 1985 and is dedicated to the study of Islamic culture. In May 2017, the centre marked its official opening at its new £100m base after...

Amir’s visit to France ‘a historic milestone’
KUWAIT: French Ambassador to Kuwait Olivier Gauvin described the official visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to France as “a historic milestone that embodies the depth of Kuwaiti-French relations, which span...

GCC's GDP Growth To See A Big Jump In 2025, Helped By Oil Output Hike
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The aggregated real GDP growth of the six GCC countries is expected to increase significantly from 2 per cent in 2024 to 3.6 per cent in 2025, due to an increase in oil production as well as the growth of non-oil sectors,...

Experts stunned after UN makes sudden about-face on global energy plan: 'We deeply regret its continued failure'
Photo Credit: Getty Images Despite almost 200 countries originally agreeing to begin the transition away from fossil fuels in 2023, the U.N. Human Rights Council has passed a motion that would back away from requiring that commitment. What's...

Middle East And North Africa Renewable Energy Industry Report 2025-2030 Green Hydrogen And Ammonia Production, Industrial Decarbonization And Renewable-Powered Manufacturing Fueling Opportunities
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Explore the dynamic growth of the renewable energy market in MENA, excluding Turkey and Israel, with projections from 2024 to 2030. Discover key trends, market size, segmentation, and CAGR across solar, wind,...

Choking sands: How dust storms are threatening Middle East’s future
Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people across more than 150 countries, increasingly impacting health, economies, and the environment, the U.N. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said. “About 2 billion tons of dust are emitted...

Self Lacing Shoes Market Trends, Opportunity, And Forecasts To 2030: A $662.54 Billion Market By 2030
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The self-lacing shoes market is driven by the growing demand for smart, convenient footwear, popular among tech-savvy users, athletes, and those with mobility challenges. Opportunities lie in leveraging IoT and...

Second rocket launch from Oman's spaceport called off but momentum builds
Oman's ambitious mission to develop a commercial rocket launch site to put the country at the centre of the region's growing space sector is taking shape, even after a recent test mission setback. Oman's plans to carry out a second rocket launch...

Salary reform sparks uproar, experts demand transparency
KUWAIT CITY, July 13: There has been widespread uproar and intense interaction on social media over the ambiguity and uncertainty surrounding the “strategic alternative.” Many are questioning its scope of application, whether it will ease or...

Israel and US to forge $200m tech hub for AI and quantum science development
Israel and the US are advancing a strategic initiative to create a joint science center for artificial intelligence and quantum innovation at an investment of $200 million. The center will serve as a hub to promote technology-driven cooperation...