GCC states mull $10.5 billion water networkA $10.5 billion water network including two desalination plants to serve the entire GCC was discussed during a meeting between senior government officials of the GCC in Bahrain yesterday (September 25). All six electricity and wat More… |
5.7 earthquake reported off coast of YemenAn earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 struck off the coast of Yemen early on Monday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake occurred about 217 km from the Yemeni mainland at a depth of 10 km in the Arabian Sea, the USGS said. - More… |
Pirates seize Greek-owned carrier off OmanPirates seized a Greek-owned bulk carrier in the North Arabian sea on Monday, taking the 23-strong crew hostage, the European Union's anti-piracy taskforce said. EU Navfor said the MV Dover was hijacked about 260 nautical miles north east More… |