Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei index rose 0.73% to 42,890.85 points by mid trading session on Friday, following a cut in tariffs on Japanese cars and other products. The broader Topix index gained 0.35% to 3,091.08 points. According to Bahrain News Agency, the increase in stock values came after significant tariff reductions,
Manama: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, held a telephone call with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and means to strengthen them, in addition to regional and international matters of
Manama: The US dollar held largely steady on Friday as bond markets stabilised and traders awaited key US jobs data. The dollar index stood at 98.207, heading for a 0.4% weekly gain. The dollar slipped 0.2% to 148.22 yen, while the euro edged up 0.1% to USD 1.1656. According to
Islamabad: Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza held a meeting with General Ziya Cemal Kadioglu, Commander of the Turkish Air Force, and his accompanying delegation during their official visit to Pakistan. The discussions centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the defence and military sectors,
Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a telephone call from Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Foreign Minister Elmedin Konakovic. The two ministers reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments of shared interest. According to Bahrain News Agency, the conversation aimed at strengthening the diplomatic ties
New york: US stocks were steady on Friday trading at Wall Street, holding near record levels. The S and P 500 rose 0.1% to match its all-time high set the previous day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 15 points, less than 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.4%. According
European stocks closed lower: European stocks closed lower. According to Bahrain News Agency, the STOXX 600 index fell 0.2% to 548.95 points. Germany’s DAX dropped 0.7% to 23,591.62 points, while France’s CAC 40 declined 0.42% to 7,666.54 points.
Manama: Bahraini daily newspapers today highlighted a range of significant events that occurred globally and domestically over the past 24 hours. According to Bahrain News Agency, a key focus was on His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa who performed Friday prayers at the Safriya Palace Mosque. The developments
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…
El Eulma:Algeria The Sultanate of Oman is showcasing its cinematic talent at the Algeria International Contemporary Cinema Days with its short film “Beta Carotene.” Directed by Mohammed Al Daroushi, the film is part of the inaugural events taking plac…
Muscat:The Otology and Ear Surgery team at the University Medical City has successfully completed the first middle ear hearing implant surgery in the Sultanate of Oman. This two-hour operation has restored hearing for a female patient who had been suf…
Muscat:Cultural relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the People’s Republic of China trace back to a rich history of civilizational contact, characterized by commercial exchange and people-to-people interactions. Ancient maritime trade routes fa…
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…
