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July 29, 2024

Saudi Arabia Advances Globally in Several Indicators Per WEF Reports

According to reports released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) for 2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved significant global progress in indicators of flexible working arrangements, ease of finding skilled employees in the labor market, and equal pay for equal work. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social

Red Sea Global Hosts Celebratory Mangrove Planting Initiative

the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and Amaala, hosted a celebratory planting initiative on International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. More than 100 volunteers from the local community, plus representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) and students in RSG’s

Several People Missing After Dam Collapses in Northwestern Russia

Local authorities in Russia said today that several people are missing after a dam collapsed in the White Sea-Baltic Canal in the Karelia region, northwest Russia. The waters swept away a temporary sand dam that was built between the 10th and 11th tanks of the White Sea-Baltic Canal during restoration

French Train Services Back to Normal After Sabotage

France’s high-speed train network was back to normal today, three days after coordinated acts of sabotage heavily disrupted travel before the Olympics opening ceremony, French Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete said. It remains unclear who carried out the three arson attacks on strategic points of the rail infrastructure early Friday. “This

Over 3,800 Evacuated After Dike Breach in Central China

A total of 3,832 residents have been evacuated after a river dike breached in central China’s Hunan Province, Chinese authorities said on Monday. No casualties have been reported so far, according to the Xiangtan City’s flood control and drought relief headquarters. The headquarters said 1,205 people, including armed police, militia,

Earthquake of 5.2 Magnitude Strikes Alaska

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck the US state of Alaska today. The epicenter of the earthquake took place 28 km southwest of the city of Atka, at a depth of 70 km, the US Geological Survey reported. No reports of material damage or human losses have

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Winners Announced for First Edition of Qawafi Poetry Competition

Muscat:The Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science at the Diwan of Royal Court has announced the winners of the inaugural Qawafi Poetry Competition for the year 2026. The competition featured categories in both Classical Arabic Poetry (Al …

Royal Guard of Oman to Celebrate Annual Day with Ceremony

Muscat:The Royal Guard of Oman (RGO) is set to hold a ceremony tomorrow to celebrate its annual day.

According to Oman News Agency, the event will be under the patronage of HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Mus…