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September 19, 2024

NDC Concludes Programme on Cybersecurity within Digital Transition

The National Defence College (NDC) today concluded the 8th parallel programme ‘Cybersecurity within Digital Transition’.

The programme aimed to develop the leadership skills and capabilities of leaders in government institutions and private sector es…

Oil prices rise despite concerns about global demand

Oil prices rose on Thursday after a significant cut in US interest rates, while concerns about global demand remained, which limited gains.

Brent crude futures for November delivery rose 36 cents, or 0.5 %, to $74.01 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate…

Gold prices rise

Bethlehem – Ma’an – Gold prices rose to their highest level after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by about half a percentage point.

Spot gold rose 0.9% to $2,592.39 an ounce, while US gold futures rose 0.2% to $2,598.60 at settlement.

Sou…

Two martyrs and injuries in an air strike in Qabatiya, south of Jenin

Jenin – Ma’an – Two young men were killed, and a young man and a child were moderately and seriously injured on Thursday evening, by Israeli occupation forces’ gunfire and by a drone’s missile attack on a vehicle in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jeni…

Border Guards Rescue Two Swimmers in Jeddah

The Border Guard search and rescue teams in Jeddah Governorate have rescued two citizens from drowning while swimming. The rescued individuals were provided with immediate assistance and first aid.

The General Directorate of Border Guard urged vacat…

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Oman Participates in GCC Culture Ministries’ Preparatory Meeting

Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman participated in a preparatory meeting of Undersecretaries of Ministries of Culture from GCC states. This meeting, conducted via video conference, served as groundwork for the upcoming 30th meeting of GCC Ministers of Cultu…

Sultan Haitham Embarks on State Visit to China

Muscat:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik departed this morning for the People’s Republic of China on a two-day state visit. The visit comes in response to an invitation from President Xi Jinping of China.

According to Oman News Agency, His Majest…