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The Royal Oman Police (ROP) have arrested a group of individuals in Oman after a video emerged showing them engaged in reckless driving and disturbing the public. The ROP shared a screenshot of a viral video on social media that showed motorists drifting and dangerously parading on the streets. Their actions posed a significant risk to other road users in the Governorate. The offenders have been charged with drifting and violating traffic laws. In a statement, the ROP noted, “The North Al Batinah Police Command arrested a group of individuals for drifting and exhibiting reckless behavior, disrupting public peace. Legal procedures are being completed against them.” قيادة شرطة محافظة شمال الباطنة تضبط مجموعة أشخاص لقيامهم بالتفحيط والاستعراض بمركباتهم وإقلاق الراحة العامة، وتُستكمل الإجراءات القانونية بحقهم.#شرطة_عمان_السلطانية pic.twitter.com/B0vvrGKfqw — شرطة عُمان السلطانية (@RoyalOmanPolice) October 10, 2024 The ROP urges the public to follow traffic laws to ensure safer roads for everyone.
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The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) said that pregnant women should avoid consuming large quantities of the tonic fenugreek, scientifically known as Trigonella foenum-graecum. The highly nutritious fenugreek can stimulate appetite and serve as a general health booster, aiding digestion. Additionally, fenugreek is known to help increase milk production in women after childbirth. However, the authority emphasized that the recommended daily intake is limited to 5 to 10 grams. The SFDA explained that fenugreek may interact with diabetes medications, blood thinners, and cholesterol-lowering drugs. It cautioned pregnant women against using large quantities, as its safety has not been established. Fenugreek may also cause allergic reactions in individuals, who are allergic to legumes such as chickpeas and peanuts. The authority further emphasized the importance of avoiding fenugreek at least two weeks before surgical procedures due to the risk of increased bleeding. Despite the health benefits of fenugreek, consuming high doses may lead to side effects such as bloating, gas, vomiting, and diarrhea. The SFDA stressed that herbs should be used with caution, similar to any other therapeutic substance. It recommended consulting a qualified healthcare professional before consumption, as fenugreek may interact with certain medications or food products. The SFDA offers […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Qassim region is rich in untapped mineral resources valued at SR122.3bn ($32.6bn), according to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. Saudi Vision 2030 aims to diversify the national economy by making mining a substantial source of income. Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Spokesperson Jarrah Al Jarrah said Qassim is abundant in high-quality mineral ores, including precious metals like gold, silver, copper, and lead, as well as tin, granite, tungsten, and molybdenum. Saudi mineral resources Qassim’s estimated mineral wealth includes: He said that Qassim boasts several mineral belts for gold, copper, zinc, and lead, as well as eight phosphate sites and a bauxite mining complex. He noted that the region features 32 mining complexes dedicated to construction materials, including 17 for gravel, nine for sand, and six for aggregate materials. The ministry spokesperson added that the industrial sector in Qassim is thriving, with 580 factories operating across the region. Approximately 84 per cent of these facilities are concentrated in Buraidah, Unaizah, Al Rass, and Al Badai. Key industrial sectors include: Al Jarrah also said that the industrial workforce in Qassim comprises 35,000 employees, with women making up over 15 per cent, reflecting the Kingdom’s efforts to empower women in […]
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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are deeply alarmed by Israel’s current threats of launching a major counter-attack on Iran, which would likely involve ballistic missiles and fighter jet strikes on key infrastructure, both energy and military. The Biden White House has this week sought to talk the Israelis down from hitting oil and gas sites. Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates are now also lobbying the US and Israel to avoid hitting Iran’s oil sites, on fears that with such an escalation Tehran would in turn target oil facilities in the Gulf. This was already a reality that played out in the last half-decade of regional proxy conflict between the Iran axis and the West-Gulf country alliance. The Saudis and GGC states wish to avoid the kind of attacks which could impact its oil production and exports, such as the 2019 Abqaiq–Khurais Saudi Aramco drones strikes. The US blamed Iran for those historic attacks, but Tehran leaders never owned up to it. It may have been done by Iranian proxies out of Iraq, but the West ultimately views that it was Tehran’s finger on the trigger. We detailed last week that the Saudis are attempting convince the Iranians of their neutrality, amid a series of high-level […]
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The UAE’s NCM is currently monitoring the presence of a low-pressure system that is expected to deepen into tropical depression in the next week. The National Centre of Meteorology alerted residents of a low-pressure system south of the Arabian Sea near the western coast of India. This is expected to move towards the central Arabian Sea and deepen on October 14 and 15. Maps seen by the authority indicate the presence of this weather phenomenon near the western coasts of India. The NCM stated that tropical events often undergo many rapid and sudden changes, and that it will update on any developments on the situation. The authority also said that the accuracy of information regarding the intensity of the situation and its path will increase after it develops. There are two potential tracks for the expected tropical depression — moving west toward the central Arabian Sea and then towards the central Oman coasts or moving west-southwest toward the central Arabian Sea and then towards Socotra.
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UAE authorities raided a farm in Ras Al Khaimah and confiscated approximately 7,195kg of tax-evaded tobacco and tobacco products, which had an estimated market value of Dh12 million. After thorough monitoring and tracking of the offenders, the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Ras Al Khaimah, in collaboration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), seized the illegal goods. The authorities launched several joint campaigns that led to the discovery of unlicensed tobacco products in various farms in the southern areas of Ras Al Khaimah. Necessary legal measures were taken against the violators. The FTA has confiscated all contraband materials, and the offenders have been referred to judicial authorities for legal proceedings. Additionally, the DED has imposed fines on all individuals involved in conducting illegal activities. During the investigation, the farm workers admitted to conducting the illegal trade for several months without the required licences from relevant authorities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by دائرة التنمية الاقتصادية (@rakded_ae) Further search uncovered that the involved parties were mixing expired tobacco materials with various colours and dyes. This is a violation of the Consumer Protection Law prohibiting tobacco trading in any form or under any name. Faisal Alyoon, Director of […]
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An expatriate worker in Saudi Arabia has up to 60 days to transfer to another employer or depart the country on a final exit visa, starting from the day they stop reporting to their original job, labour authorities have said. If no procedures are taken during the specified period, the worker’s status will change to “absent from work,” and an absenteeism report against them will not be revoked, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources added. Saudi Arabia is home to a large community of expatriate workers. Saudi authorities have mandated that employers ensure their expatriate workers with a final exit visa leave the kingdom. The Saudi General Directorate of Passports has emphasised the employer’s responsibility for following up on the expatriate’s departure once a final exit visa is issued. The employer’s responsibility is not limited to obtaining this visa. If the employer fails to ascertain the employee’s whereabouts in the kingdom after the issuance of a final exit visa, they must apply for cancellation of the visa and file an absence report with the authorities. Labour reforms In recent years, the kingdom has introduced labour reforms to make its job market more attractive and competitive. The Saudi government has recently […]
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Starting October 18, those accessing the platforms of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) need to log in with UAE Pass, it was announced on Thursday, All other login details, including usernames and passwords, will be scrapped and replaced, Mohre said in an advisory. The UAE Pass is the country’s official digital identity for residents and citizens, offering its users access to all government services. Mohre, like other entities across the UAE, has made its services easily accessible via its website, app and other online platforms. Employers often use the ministry’s channels to process the issuance and cancellation of work permits and employment contracts, among other documents. Those who employ domestic workers also use its platforms for necessary paperwork. Absconding reports are also filed online.
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The fourth edition of the Bahrain Film Festival will be held on November 3-7, supported by its strategic partner, Marassi Bahrain. This was announced by the festival management. The event is part of the “Manama: Capital of Arab Media” initiative, with all activities, including workshops, seminars, and film screenings, taking place at Marassi Bahrain’s venues, including Reel Cinemas. The festival’s management highlighted the importance of the cinema sector as a promising component of the creative economy in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. They affirmed the need to equip Bahraini youth with the skills and knowledge to enter the film industry. The management also emphasised the significance of private sector partnerships in developing Bahrain’s film industry and expressed their thanks to Marassi Bahrain for its support of the fourth edition of the festival.
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Emirates has invested $48 million in new training equipment for its upcoming Airbus A350 fleet. The investment includes three full-flight simulators, a fixed base training device, a cabin emergency evacuation trainer, and a door trainer. The airline has introduced an industry-first Pilot Support System (PSS), developed in-house. New pilot support system unveiled by Emirates for A350 fleet “Spearheading innovation is at the core of Emirates’ DNA, and that is reflected in our newly acquired A350 training equipment suites and our advanced pilot training facility set to open later in the year. We’re proud that we now have the potential to expand our pilot training capacity by 54 per cent. With our investments in the new simulators and systems, our pilots and cabin crew are equipped, trained and supremely confident to manage any operational challenge safely and competently,” Capt Bader Al Marzooqi, Emirates’ Senior Vice President Flight Training said. The first A350 full flight simulator has received level D qualification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with zero findings. The second simulator is expected to receive EASA approval in November. The airline has trained nearly 30 pilots and 820 cabin crew members for the A350. By the end of November, […]
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