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Saudi Stock Exchange Main Index Ends Trading Higher

The Saudi Stock Exchange main index ended trading higher today, gaining 23.70 points to close at 11986.60 points. The total value of trading reported was SAR7 billion, while the total number of shares traded was 368 million.

The Saudi Parallel Marke…

Typhoon Yagi Kills 87 in Vietnam, 64 Still Missing

Landslides and widespread flooding triggered by typhoon Yagi have killed at least 87 people in Vietnam and left 64 others missing, local authorities said today as recovery and relief efforts continue.

Typhoon Yagi – the strongest to strike northern V…

Epilepsy Drug Could Reduce Sleep Apnoea Symptoms: Study

A new study suggests that an epilepsy drug could help alleviate symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea, a common condition affecting about 5% of people.

Presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Vienna, the research indicates that the d…

SpaceX Successfully Launches Polaris Dawn Mission

SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn space mission launched successfully today, with the four astronauts on board embarking on a journey that will take them up to 1,400 kilometres away from Earth.

SpaceX said “the crew will endeavor to reach the highest Earth orbit…

Pandemic Accelerated Brain Aging in Teens: Study

A new study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated brain aging in teenagers.

The research, led by Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl from the University of Washington, found that girls’ brains aged an…

Oman Table Tennis Association Elects New Board of Directors

The general assembly of the Oman Table Tennis Association (OTTA) today elected Abdullah Mohammed Bamkhalif as Chairman of the OTTA Board for the period 2024/2028 by acclamation.

The election was held with the participation of 7 member-clubs that have…

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Electricity Projects Worth RO3 Million Planned for Al Buraimi

Al Buraimi:Nama Electricity Distribution Company is working on several electricity development projects in Al Buraimi Governorate, with a total investment of about RO 3 million.

According to Oman News Agency, the projects are scheduled for implement…