National News

GCC Statistical Centre holds workshop on measuring tourism's economic contribution

Oct 13, 2025

Muscat [Oman], October 13: The regional workshop on 'Measuring the Contribution of Tourism to the Economy', hosted by the Gulf Cooperation Council Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) on Sunday, 12 October, under the patronage of Salim bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Omani Minister of Heritage and Tourism, underscored the importance of adopting comprehensive methodologies to measure tourism's total contribution to the economy. Such an approach provides a more accurate and holistic picture of the sector's true role in supporting GCC economies and assists in formulating effective, evidence-based policies founded on reliable statistical data.

Kimmel says critics misrepresented remarks on Kirk's assassination

Oct 13, 2025

1 killed as Ukrainian drone attacks civilian car in Russia's Kursk region

Oct 13, 2025

Trump administration shifts $8bn to cover troop salaries in shutdown

Oct 13, 2025

More News

6 injured as Ukrainian drone hits bus in Donetsk

Oct 13, 2025

Moscow [Russia], October 13: A Ukrainian drone struck a passenger bus in Gorlovka, Donetsk region of Ukraine, resulting in six civilians being injured, the city's mayor said on Sunday.

Zelensky, Trump hold 2nd phone call in 2 days

Oct 13, 2025

Kyiv [Ukraine], October 13: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he had a second phone conversation in two days with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Mexico steps up relief efforts as death toll from heavy rains rises to 44

Oct 13, 2025

Mexico City [Mexico], October 13: The Mexican government has stepped up its relief efforts as the death toll rises to 44 following recent record downpours in central and eastern Mexican...