Shanthanu Shettigar was left speechless after learning of his life-changing success. Photo: Big Ticket

Indian shop manager wins Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi's Big Ticket draw

Shanthanu Shettigar to split windfall with friend after they entered raffle together

UAE

Saudi and Omani naval forces conclude missile drills

Gulf

Three killed as boat carrying French tourists capsizes in Oman

Gulf

Gulf-Iran calls intensify as US military threat looms over Tehran

Gulf

AnalysisOman engages Tehran as Trump mulls response to Iran's crackdown on protesters

Gulf

Four Opec+ producers plan to triple compensation cuts by June

Energy

Oman and Venezuela discuss latest crisis after US capture of Maduro

Gulf
Mutrah Souq at Muscat. Oman has been taking steps to diversify its economy away from oil. Victor Besa / The National

Oman to set up international financial centre

Initiative will have regulatory autonomy and offers sultanate a platform to diversify beyond oil

Economy

Middle East IPOs to bounce back in 2026 after slump

Markets

Oman approves 2026 budget and aims for 4% GDP growth through 2030

Economy

Omani Foreign Minister meets Saudi counterpart in Riyadh

Gulf

Earthquake in Oman's Musandam 'felt slightly' in UAE

UAE

Yemeni government and Houthis agree to exchange prisoners

MENA

CommentUnderlying Gulf's continued prosperity is its connectivity

Comment
The 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck south of Oman's Musandum early on Sunday. photo: X

Earthquake in Oman's Musandam 'felt slightly' in UAE

Weather bureau said the 2.9-magnitude quake had no broader effect on the Emirates

UAE

Yemeni government and Houthis agree to exchange prisoners

MENA

CommentUnderlying Gulf's continued prosperity is its connectivity

Comment

Oman and India sign Cepa to boost trade and co-operation

Gulf

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