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Gulf Insider
23-05-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
Eid Al Adha 2025: Oman To Observe Five-Day Holiday
The Sultanate of Oman will observe the first day of Eid Al Adha on Friday, June 6, 2025, said Dr. Subaih bin Rahman Al Saadi, an Omani expert in celestial sciences, according to Muscat Daily . Al Saadi's prediction follows precise astronomical calculations indicating the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon on the evening of Tuesday, May 27. 'The conjunction of the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH with the sun will occur at exactly 7:03:29 am local time on May 27,' Dr. Saadi added. He noted that the moon will set approximately 36 minutes after sunset in Muscat, positioned 8 degrees from the sun and elevated 7 degrees above the western horizon—conditions favorable for sighting the crescent. 'These astronomical indicators confirm that Wednesday, May 28, will be the first day of Dhul Hijjah. Consequently, the Day of Arafah will fall on Thursday, June 5, and Eid Al Adha will begin on Friday, June 6,' Dr. Saadi stated. In accordance with Royal Decree No. 88/2022, Oman will observe the Eid Al Adha holiday from Dhul Hijjah 9 to 12. As the first day of Eid falls on a Friday this year, an additional compensatory day off will be granted to ensure a full holiday period for the public and private sectors. If Eid Al Adha begins on Friday, June 6, as expected, Omanis will enjoy an extended holiday period. With the official holiday starting from Dhul Hijjah 9 to 12 and a compensatory day granted for Friday, the public can expect a long weekend stretching from Thursday, June 5, till Monday, June 9.
Morocco World
13-05-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Dedicated to Preserving Handicraft Heritage with Vocational Training
Rabat — Morocco's Secretary of State for Handicrafts Lahcen Saadi has said that several Moroccan traditional handicrafts are gradually vanishing. Speaking during a session of oral questioning at the House of Representatives, Saadi said that it is a shared responsibility to preserve these traditional handicrafts as part of Morocco's cultural heritage. He further explained that the only way to keep this cultural heritage alive is through vocational training, as in the past, these were transferred from parents to sons in workshops. Saadi mentioned that the changes that Moroccan society underwent and the law amendments, prohibiting child labor, contributed to curbing the passing of these crafts from older generations to newer ones. The minister recalled Morocco's experience in handicraft-focused vocational training, which has 69 institutions and training centers for over 60 crafts. The government has plans to raise beneficiaries from training in this sector from 25,000 to 100,000, while giving a significant share to handicrafts. According to the government's data, handicrafts revenue constitutes 7% of Morocco's national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), yielding an estimated MAD 140 billion ($14 billion) annually. Revenues from production-based handicrafts reach up to MAD 96.3 billion ($9.6 billion), while service-related handicrafts contribute MAD 43.7 billion ($4.3 billion). Read also: Morocco's Handicraft Sector Reaches $14 Billion in Annual Revenue The country's artisanal exports reached MAD 1.11 billion ($111 million) in 2024, and approximately 251 artisans received national quality labels during the same year. The distinguished sector accounts for 275,000 craft units and 2,063 businesses. Besides their economic contribution to Morocco's GDP, handicrafts hold historical significance as they convey traditional aspects, telling cultural stories about the North African country. The well-crafted items also contribute to the country's cultural legacy, as artisanal products are the fruit of Moroccan artists' creativity and patience, and the government plans to preserve this precious heritage. Tags: handicraftsMoroccan traditional handicraftsMorocco
Muscat Daily
07-05-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
OCCI addresses challenges to Gulf Common Market integration
Muscat – The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), in collaboration with the Federation of GCC Chambers, on Tuesday hosted a workshop in Muscat focused on challenges facing the Gulf private sector within the framework of the Gulf Common Market. Speaking at the event, Zakaria bin Abdullah al Saadi, CEO of OCCI, said the workshop is part of the chamber's strategic efforts to serve and empower the private sector, in alignment with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040. He noted that enhancing the business environment and broadening economic diversification remain key national priorities. Saadi stressed that GCC countries have made significant progress toward regional economic integration, with the Gulf Common Market standing as a major achievement. He called for unified efforts among GCC chambers to address key challenges, unlock the full potential of joint cooperation, and put forward actionable recommendations to strengthen the market's performance.
New Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Iran reaches out to India, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions
NEW DELHI: As tensions soared between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Iran on Friday reached out to the two countries to de-escalate the situation. Saudi Arabia also appeared to be concerned over the hostilities between New Delhi and Islamabad with its foreign minister holding phone conversations with both his Indian and Pakistani counterparts. "India and Pakistan are brotherly neighbors of Iran, enjoying relations rooted in centuries-old cultural and civilizational ties. Like other neighbors, we consider them our foremost priority," Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post. Araghchi said Tehran stands ready to use its good offices in Islamabad and New Delhi to "forge greater understanding at this difficult time" in line with the spirit of Persian poet Saadi. Amid fears of a military escalation between India and Pakistan, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as well as Pakistan Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. "Had a telecon with Foreign Minister @FaisalbinFarhan of Saudi Arabia. Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack and its cross-border linkages," Jaishankar said on X. A Pakistan foreign office spokesperson said Dar received a phone call from Al Saud. The foreign minister briefed Prince Faisal on decisions taken by the Pakistan's National Security Committee in the wake of unilateral measures announced by India, the spokesperson said. Dar "cautioned" against further escalatory moves and reaffirmed Pakistan's resolve to "respond firmly to any aggression", he added. The Iranian foreign minister quoted Saadi: "Human Beings are members of a whole In creation of one essence and soul If one member is inflicted with pain Other members uneasy will remain". India announced a raft of punitive measures against Pakistan on Wednesday, including suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, shutting down of the only operation land border crossing at Attari and downgrading of diplomatic ties in view of cross-border links to the terror attack that killed 26 civilians. In response, Pakistan on Thursday shut its airspace to Indian airliners and suspended all trade with India, including through third countries. Pakistan rejected India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and said any move to stop the flow of water will be seen as an "act of war". Amid nationwide outrage over the terror strike, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the killers of Pahalgam will be pursued "to the ends of the earth" as he promised to "identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers". In an address at a rally in Bihar's Madhubani, Modi vowed to punish terrorists behind the strike and said India's spirit will never be broken by terrorism. "Friends, today from the soil of Bihar, I say to the whole world India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their backers," he said. "We will pursue them to the ends of the earth. India's spirit will never be broken by terrorism. Terrorism will not go unpunished," he added. "Every effort will be made to ensure that justice is done. The entire nation is firm in this resolve. Everyone who believes in humanity is with us. I thank the people of various countries and their leaders who have stood with us in these times," he said.
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Our foremost priority': Iran offers to mediate between India, Pakistan
As tensions between India and Pakistan rose in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attacks, Iran on Friday offered to mediate between the two neighbours. This message came at a time when Delhi and Islamabad had launched diplomatic measures against each other, following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. Iran Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X, 'India and Pakistan are brotherly neighbors of Iran, enjoying relations rooted in centuries-old cultural and civilisational ties. Like other neighbors, we consider them our foremost priority.' 'Tehran stands ready to use its good offices in Islamabad and New Delhi to forge greater understanding at this difficult time, in line with the spirit taught by Persian poet Saadi: 'Human Beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul, If one member is inflicted with pain, Other members uneasy will remain'. Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke to his Saudi Arabian counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud about the Pahalgam terror attack and its cross-border linkages. 'Had a telecon with Foreign Minister @FaisalbinFarhan of Saudi Arabia. Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack and its cross-border linkages,' he wrote on X. The Saudi Foreign minister also spoke to Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign minister Deputy Ishaq Dar amid regional tensions between two neighbouring states. According to a statement from Pakistan Foreign Office, Dar briefed his Saudi counterpart on the recent decisions taken by Pakistan's National Security Committee in light of rising tensions with India. PM Narendra Modi was in Saudi Arabia when the Pahalgam terror attack took place. He cut short his trip and returned home following the terror attack in Pahalgam.
