Ramadan 2026 moon sighted in India, Iraq, US, UK, Turkey, Oman? Hilal sighting committees to confirm first day of fasting; is it from February 19 or 20 and why is crescent timing significant

Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting: When Does Fasting Begin Globally and Why Is Crescent Timimg Significant? Every year, millions of Muslims around the world eagerly await the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon, a moment charged with spiritual, historical and community significance. Unlike most holidays governed by a fixed date on the Gregorian calendar, Ramadan follows […]

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Oman’s bold new expat permit pricing explained: Tiered fee system, hikes and discounts to push Omanisation goals

Oman’s New Tiered Expat Work Permit Fees: Incentives for Omanisation Compliance The Sultanate of Oman is shaking up how companies hire foreign workers by introducing a tiered fee structure for expatriate work permits that directly ties costs to compliance with national employment targets known as Omanisation. The move, announced this week by the Ministry of […]

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What is Singapore-India-Gulf subsea cable system that UAE’s du is investing in for high data connectivity?

du to invest in the subsea fibre optic network that will link six key locations, with landing points in Kalba in the UAE, Muscat in Oman, Mumbai and Chennai in India, Kedah in Malaysia and Singapore. In a major step for the UAE’s digital infrastructure ambitions, telecom provider du has announced a strategic partnership to […]

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Viral diving video turns dangerous: Oman issues urgent warning after man swims with killer whale

Viral Whale Video Sparks Safety Alert: Oman Authorities Say This Could Be Deadly Oman’s Environment Authority has issued a public warning urging people not to dive near orca whales (killer whales) after a video showing a man swimming close to the massive marine predators went viral online. The authority cautioned residents and visitors that attempting […]

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Oman officially confirms Ramadan 2026 to begin on February 19 | World News

Oman sets Ramadan’s first fasting day on February 19, 2026, using scientific moon data / Image: AI In a landmark announcement on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the Sultanate of Oman became the first nation to officially declare the starting date for the holy month of Ramadan. The Main Committee for Moon Sighting, under the Ministry […]

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‘Readiness to defend against any adventurism by US’: Iran’s massive warning ahead of Oman talks

Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned Friday that the country is prepared to defend itself against “excessive demands or adventurism” by the United States, ahead of Oman-mediated talks between Tehran and Washington.Speaking in Muscat with Omani FM Badr al-Busaidi, Araghchi said Iran will take the “approach of using diplomacy to secure […]

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GCC Unified Visa 2026 explained: Launch date, eligibility, fee, validity of Schengen-style visa for Gulf

GCC Unified Tourist Visa 2026 Explained: Your Guide to Seamless Gulf Travel The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) comprising of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman is moving forward with a long-planned Unified Tourist Visa that could transform travel across the Gulf region. This initiative, often described as a “Schengen-style visa” […]

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Oman: Three French tourists dead after boat capsizes in Muscat | World News

Three French tourists died after a tour boat capsized near Muscat, Oman/Image: X A boat carrying French tourists capsized in waters near Muscat, Oman , today , resulting in three deaths and prompting rescue operations and an official investigation by Omani authorities.The incident took place in the Wilayat of Muttrah in the Muscat Governorate during […]

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Dolphins just 2.5 hours from Dubai? Oman’s ‘Norway of Arabia’, Khasab, steals UAE’s weekend getaway crown

Dolphins, Fjords and Turquoise Waters: Why Khasab Is the Middle East’s Quiet Travel Obsession If you are in the UAE and craving a break from the city buzz but don’t want to hop on a long flight, there is a serene, breathtaking corner of the Arabian Peninsula that is quietly becoming one of the Middle […]

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