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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.
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Kimmel says critics misrepresented remarks on Kirk's assassination

Oct 13, 2025

Washington DC [US], October 13: Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said on Wednesday he believed his comments about the reaction to the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk were "intentionally and maliciously mischaracterized" by critics before his show was suspended.

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

Oct 13, 2025

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

Oct 13, 2025

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6 injured as Ukrainian drone hits bus in Donetsk

Oct 13, 2025

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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.
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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...
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Google faces increased UK scrutiny under new competition law

Oct 13, 2025

London [UK], October 13: Google could be forced to change its search operations in the UK after it became the first company subject to new powers from Britain's competition regulator...
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How AstraZeneca sealed a US medicine deal with Trump

Oct 13, 2025
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Ceasefire in Gaza holds as hostage, prisoner release expected

Oct 13, 2025
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Authorities confirm 16 dead after blast at Tennessee explosives plant

Oct 13, 2025
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Mexico floods and landslides kill at least 41, dozens missing

Oct 13, 2025
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Israel expects to receive all living captives from Gaza today

Oct 13, 2025
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Zelensky seeks Tomahawk cruise missiles in call with Trump

Oct 13, 2025
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Mexico floods, landslides kill at least 41, dozens missing

Oct 12, 2025
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El-Sisi, Trump to chair Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit on Monday

Oct 12, 2025
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EU begins gradual rollout of digital border system

Oct 12, 2025
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Israelis praise Trump as Gazans return to destroyed homes

Oct 12, 2025
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Gazans stream back home as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds

Oct 12, 2025
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Afghan Taliban confirm 'retaliatory' border attacks on Pakistan

Oct 12, 2025
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Trump administration shifts $8bn to cover troop salaries in shutdown

Oct 12, 2025
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Google faces increased UK scrutiny under new competition law

Oct 12, 2025
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Kimmel says critics misrepresented remarks on Kirk's assassination

Oct 12, 2025
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France's Lecornu explains surprise reappointment as prime minister

Oct 12, 2025
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Arrests as thousands gather in UK for pro-Palestine march

Oct 12, 2025
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Tiger on the loose in central Mexico after severe flooding

Oct 12, 2025