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70 Year Old Saudi woman Obtains Driving Licence
A 70-year-old Saudi woman, Sabeeha Al-Fakhr, is making headlines after obtaining a driving licence. Born in 1948, she lives in the neighbourhood of Al-Sedra in the governorate of Al-Qatif. She said that she failed her driving test
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Woman sells her daughter for Dh50,000, jewellery in UAE
A woman in Sharjah tried to sell her underage daughter's virginity on Thursday. Three other women were also accomplices in the crime. She faces charges of human trafficking and sexual exploitation by forcing her 17-year-old daughter
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Three man arrested for beating expat to death, injuring another in Oman
According to TimesofOman, 3 suspects have been arrested for the murder of an expat and for injuring another. According to officials, the victim who sustained injuries after he was beaten by the accused was discovered after he shouted for help
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Cyclone Luban: Heavy rains, floods expected in Oman
The Public Authority for Civil Aviation has issued its fifth warning about tropical storm Luban. According to a report in the Times of Oman,
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Lubna Al Olayan becomes first woman appointed as head of Saudi bank
A woman has been appointed to run a Saudi Arabian bank in a first for women in the country. Saudi businesswoman Lubna Al Olayan will chair a new
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Saudi woman loses court battle to marry musical suitor
A Saudi woman has lost a judicial battle to marry the man of her choice as a court deemed him "religiously" unfit because he plays a
Read MoreExpats in Oman can now get UAE visa for Dh124
Expats living in Oman will now be able to get a visa to the UAE for 13 Omani riyals (Dh124). According to TimesofOman, Airline officials said expatriates can apply for 48- or 96-hour UAE visas from Emirates and flydubai offices in Oman.
Read MoreWoman caught While Entering Bahrain using sister’s ID
A Saudi woman was arrested at King Fahd Causeway while attempting to cross into Bahrain illegally using her sister’s national ID, reported SaudiGazette. Little did she realize that fingerprint records would betray her and reveal her
Read MoreIn Oman, 10 members of single family die in house fire
Ten people have died in a house fire that took place on Thursday morning (September 27) in Khor Al Hamam village in the wilayat of Saham, TimesofOman reported. “Firefighting teams at the Directorate of Civil Defence and Ambulance in North
Read MoreIndians can visit Oman on OMR5 visa : Oman Ministry
Indians visiting Oman can now apply for a 10-day tourist visa for 5 Omani riyals. The announcement was made by Maitha Saif Al Mahrouqi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Tourism, at a roadshow being organised across many cities in India, Times of
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