Tue, 21-Oct-2025

How omicron is affecting Middle East markets

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DUBAI: The new Covid-19 variant, omicron, has prompted global economic concerns, as fears of its spread begin to affect stock markets and oil prices, Arab News reported. Saudi Arabia’s main market, the Tadawul All Share Index, opened 5.3 per cent lower on Sunday, trading near 10,700 points. The Dubai Financial Market was down 8.49 per cent in … Read more

Etisalat builds a modern network for Expo 2020

DUBAI: Etisalat has built a dedicated modern network for Expo 2020 Dubai to meet its exclusive requirements and provide telecom services for the millions of visitors expected from around the world throughout the six-month event, its top official says. Masood M Sharif Mahmood, chief executive officer of Etisalat UAE, said Expo is probably the most important event … Read more

More Than 200 Free Buses For Visitors To Expo 2020 Dubai Site

More Than 200 Free Buses For Visitors To Expo 2020 Dubai Site

ISLAMABAD: There will be more than 200 free buses to the Expo 2020 Dubai site from nine different locations in the city, the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. “The RTA is ready to provide a unique, smooth and express transit service for Expo 2020 visitors from various locations in Dubai and across the UAE through the deployment of 203 buses,” said Mattar Al Tayyer, director-general … Read more