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Usually seen fighting hard On the cricket field, India’s former skipper, MS Dhoni will soon be seen guarding the Kashmir Valley as part of his duties. The 38-year-old, who is currently taking a break from cricket, holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army unit of the Parachute Regiment (106 Para TA battalion). The World Cup-winning cricketer has begun his two-month training with the Indian Army’s Parachute Regiment. He will be with the unit, and he is currently stationed in the Kashmir Valley as part of Victor Force, from July 31 to August 15. He reportedly…

Manama: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, continues moving forward in keeping Bahrainization at the core of its recruitment strategy by welcoming a new batch of Bahraini pilots who have recently began operating flights after completing all the necessary vigorous ground and base training courses.The new batch of pilots will join the national carrier from a number of neighbouring regional airlines to be part of their national carrier and serve the Kingdom of Bahrain. Gulf Air’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed Al Alawi congratulated the airline’s new pilots for passing the selection process, and noted:…

Boris Johnson won the race to become Britain’s next prime minister on Tuesday but will face a confrontation over Brexit with Brussels and members of his party as well as a tense diplomatic standoff with Iran. The former London mayor easily beat his rival, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, in a poll conducted among members of the governing Conservative Party. He is expected to be confirmed as prime minister on Wednesday when his predecessor Theresa May formally tenders her resignation to Queen Elizabeth II. It is a triumph for a man who has always wanted the top job, but Johnson, known…

Sultan Qaboos bin Zayed has ordered the release of 272 prisoners in Oman’s prisons. The order comes in the context of the country celebrating Renaissance Day. Those who have been convicted in various cases have the benefit of a pardon issued by the ruler. The Royal Oman Police said in a statement that 88 of those freed were in exile. On July 23 this year, the country celebrates its 49th Renaissance Day.

The French Navy has found the wreckage of its ‘Minerve’ submarine, which disappeared off the coast of Toulon in the Mediterranean Sea in 1968, leading to the loss of 52 lives.“We have just found the Minerve. It was a successful operation, a moment of relief and a demonstration of technical prowess. I would like to spare a thought for the families of those who have waited for this moment for so long,” said French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly on Monday. The missing submarine was found 45km (30 miles) from Toulon 2,370m (7,800ft) under the surface. The precise reason behind…

Emaar Properties said it will jointly implement with Beijing Daxing International Airport an $11 billion project including the five square kilometer land area of the 50 sq. km airport. The move is in line with the visit of His Highness Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to China. Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties, said, that the project which includes residential and leisure facilities will be completed in ten years. He noted that implementing an Emirati project in China shows the confidence that the company enjoys at the international level. He also…

It’s been 35 years since the UAE and China established diplomatic relations and this is a diplomatic blueprint that has blossomed into a very deep and special bond between the peoples. That special relationship enters an even deeper phase with the announced visit this week to China of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. During the state visit, Sheikh Mohammed and Chinese President Xi Jinping will review the comprehensive strategic cooperation between the two nations across multiple sectors, and will also discuss regional and…

Up to 30,000 people are gathered at a community meeting of overseas Pakistanis in Washington DC on Sunday. The main guest of honor: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan. The scene is a proud moment for Pakistanis around the world. The PM, a former international cricketer, received a rockstar’s welcome as he appeared before the massive crowd, along with some members of his Cabinet. Imran Khan and his entourage reportedly flew to America on a commercial, instead of a chartered flight to save on cost. The premier delivered a speech about the benefits of meritocracy, a relentless fight to curb corruption and laid out…

The number of foreigners in Oman is decreasing, according to the Ministry of National Statistics. Over 65,000 expatriates have fled the country in the past year. This is because of the work visa restrictions imposed on the country for implementing nationalization. The number of foreign nationals dropped by 65,397 from the May 2018 population, according to data from the Omani National Statistics Ministry. As of May 31 this year, the population of Oman was about 2 million foreigners. The ban on visas to 87 posts in 10 categories has resulted in a decline in employment opportunities for foreigners. There is…

Manama: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has launched the fourth edition of its Seeds for the Future talent development program in Bahrain in collaboration with the Labour fund “Tamkeen”. This year’s edition of the Seeds for the Future program will host 10 students from different universities across the Kingdom. The program seeks to develop local ICT talent, enhance knowledge transfer, promote a greater understanding of and interest in the telecommunications sector, and to improve and encourage regional participation in the digital economy.The launch ceremony was held at Huawei’s innovation center under the…