Iran said it has continued indirect negotiations with the Unites States through the Sultanate of Oman over its nuclear deal and a possible prisoner swap. Iran's nuclear program has long been the subject of scrutiny from Western powers, resulting in sanctions that have crippled the country's economy.
China scraps Covid tracking app as virus rules ease
More than two years after it was launched, China will retire "Communications Itinerary Card", which tracks people who have been to a high-risk area based on their phone signal. The step is seen as a milestone in the country's rapid turn away from its zero-tolerance coronavirus strategy.
China hits Taiwan with fresh trade curbs as Pelosi visits
The trip by Pelosi, who is second in line to the presidency and the highest-profile elected US official to visit Taiwan in 25 years, has ignited a diplomatic firestorm. She landed in Taiwan late Tuesday in the wake of increasingly stark warnings from China, which considers the island a part...
Fitness Time posts $54.9m net profit
The operator of the largest Saudi gym chain also sees growth in revenues.
UAE lifts curbs on travel to 12 African countries
The United Arab Emirates has lifted curbs on travel to twelve African countries for citizens fully vaccinated and who have received a booster dose of the approved COVID-19 vaccines.
Oman’s actual revenues fall 20 percent to $22.1bn
Oman has suffered a sharp decline in its total actual revenues, falling a staggering twenty percent to $22.1 billion in 2020.
Emirates to restart flights to Saudi Arabia and St. Petersburg
Emirates will restart flights to Saudi Arabia and St. Petersburg in Russia with demand for travel rising as the Covid pandemic restrictions ease in many parts of the world.
Iran Covid deaths at new daily high as curbs lifted
The ministry said the deaths of 684 people in the past 24 hours brought the total number of fatalities to 102,038
Dubai airport expects heavy inflow of passengers as UAE eases curbs
Dubai airport is expecting a heavy inflow of passengers with the UAE’s announcement that there would be an easing of travel restrictions from African and Asian countries.
Oman to continue with ban on commerce, movement
There will be no relief for citizens of Oman from the restrictions imposed by the government to halt the spread of the Covid infection in the country.
Oman eases Eid lockdown, some curbs to remain to halt Covid
The night-time closure of businesses and curbs on movement of people and vehicles will remain in place
