Multiply Media expands into Saudi Arabia with BackLite KSA launch

Multiply Media enters Saudi market

New network will bring 80 digital screens to major retail hubs in Riyadh and Jeddah

Oman, France seal $400m Sohar Port logistics deal

Partnership aims to boost trade, shipping and regional connectivity

The project will establish a state-of-the-art logistics terminal in Sohar, one of Sultanate's principal industrial and maritime centres, to enhance cargo handling capacity, improve supply chain efficiency and strengthen links with regional and global shipping routes.

Oman unveils 50% food shipping subsidy on India route

Government to cover 50% of fuel and insurance costs for six months

Oman will subsidise 50 per cent of the fuel and insurance costs for food shipments transported by Asyad Shipping, the maritime arm of Asyad Group, on the maritime route between India and the Sultanate for up to six months, as part of government measures to strengthen food security and reduce logistics costs.

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LEORON Institute appoints Lule Karapinar as CEO

Corporate training and edtech provider names founding member to lead its GCC markets

Lule Bunjaku Karapinar has been named the CEO, GCC Markets and Executive Education at LEORON Institute

US–Iran technical talks ongoing, Qatar clarifies status

Doha stresses ongoing technical dialogue on Iran amid Strait of Hormuz concerns

Qatar says US–Iran technical talks persist as mediators work to ease tensions

Saudi unemployment falls to 6.4% in Q1 2026

Labour market improves in first quarter as overall and youth unemployment continue to ease

The Kingdom's overall unemployment rate, which includes both Saudi and non-Saudi workers, also continued to decline, reaching 3.1 per cent.

Kuwait shuts seven clinics over serious violations

They include medical centre, a clinic, physiotherapy centres, home healthcare service

Seven private healthcare facilities have been shut in Kuwait for serious violations.

Expired work permit holders granted grace period

Employers and workers urged to renew or issue permits before grace period expires

Expatriate workers have been urged to renew or issue work permits before the grace period expires.

Oman's Muscat Metro project: What you need to know

Planned 55-km network to link Sultan Haitham City with Ruwi through 42 stations

The Muscat Metro is designed to create a modern mass transit network aimed at easing traffic congestion, promoting sustainable transport and improving connectivity between the capital's major residential, commercial and business districts.

Oman drops HIV certificate requirement for Filipinos

Requirement for HIV certificate removed for Filipinos using Oman's 14-day visa-free entry

Negative HIV medical certificate requirement for Filipino travellers to Oman has been waived

Saudi extends tax penalty waiver to December 2026

Taxpayers given six more months to settle liabilities without selected fines

Saudi Arabia has extended tax penalty waiver scheme to end-2026, giving taxpayers more time to settle Labilities.

Holy Kaaba to be washed tomorrow in annual ceremony

Sacred ritual uses Zamzam water and rosewater to cleanse Islam's holiest sanctuary

The process begins with the preparation and cleaning of the Kaaba's interior before its walls, floor and columns are carefully cleansed.

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