Beirut: The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) has forecast a gradual resurgence for the Arab economy during 2026, with the growth rate ascending to 3.7 percent, compared to 2.9 percent in the previous year.
Accor…
Geneva: Oil prices climbed today, hovering near seven-month highs, as investors gauged whether US-Iran talks could avert a military conflict that risks supply disruptions, though gains were capped by a build in US crude inventories. Brent futures were…
Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange “30” index wrapped up today’s trading session at 7,393.37 points, marking a gain of 5.7 points, or a 0.08 percent increase from the previous close of 7,387.69 points.
According to Oman News Agency, the trading valu…
Geneva: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister held a bilateral meeting in Geneva with Dr. Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The meeting comes within the framework of the ongoing indirect negotiat…
Seattle: A recent scientific study has highlighted researchers’ progress toward developing a vaccine that protects against the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a common virus associated with infectious mononucleosis, multiple sclerosis, certain types of canc…
New york: Gold prices today rose, supported by a weaker dollar and increased demand for safe-haven assets, amid uncertainty over US tariff policy and talks between the United States and Iran. Spot gold climbed 0.3 percent to $5,183.85 per ounce, marki…
