Oman: Residents to get three day weekend as Prophet Muhammad’s birthday holiday falls on Sunday

Oman has declared Sunday, September 7 a public holiday for both public and private sector employees to mark Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday. Since the actual date, Friday, September 5, falls…

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UAE clarifies new corporate tax rules for free zones: What Businesses need to know now

The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has issued new rules clarifying corporate tax treatment for Free Zone businesses. The updated framework broadens qualifying activities, including more commodities and treasury services, and…

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Chaos at Alaska fair: Armed man brandishes weapon, 24-year-old fights heroically to disarm suspect – video

A potential tragedy at the Alaska State Fair was averted when 24-year-old Jaden Perry bravely disarmed a man who brandished a handgun during a brawl involving at least eight individuals.…

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