Iran
Fragile truce shaken by U.S.-Iran fight over Hormuz
The fragile truce in the Middle East was in jeopardy on Tuesday after the U.S. and Iran launched new attacks as they wrestled for control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Oman Air has been named the most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa.
It’s the second consecutive time the Muscat-based airline has taken the top spot
Oman Air has been named the most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa for 2023, scoring an outstanding 92.5% On-Time Performance (OTP), the highest among all carriers across all categories.
The rankings, published in the 2023 On-Time Performance Review by global aviation analytics leader, Cirium, measured performance data collected from more than 600 sources of real-time flight information.
It’s the second consecutive time the Muscat-based airline has taken the top spot, having scored 91.3% during 2022. In aviation, on-time performance represents a pivotal cornerstone shaping the passenger experience. Flights that are on time mean smoother, less stressful journeys, making it a key differentiator for guest satisfaction.
The fragile truce in the Middle East was in jeopardy on Tuesday after the U.S. and Iran launched new attacks as they wrestled for control of the Strait of Hormuz.
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education announced Monday that all schools across the country will switch to remote learning starting Tuesday 5 May through Friday 8 May 2026, in the wake of a series of attacks attributed to Iran.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Bahrain on Monday for talks focused on "security cooperation," according to a source within the Ukrainian delegation.
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