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June 28th, 2026 - 11:03 GMT

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US restaurants add mandatory tips to bills as World Cup fans are unfamiliar with tipping culture

ALBAWABA - The World Cup, doubtlessly, brings fans from all around the world to come and cheer for their favorite teams and to experience the cultures of the host countries, one culture. However, has slipped World Cup fans by, tipping. Tipping is seen not as something optional in the U.S. but as something compulsory, that anyone should tip their server as they pay for their meal. This mindset, however, hardly ...

Citizens who earn up to OMR 950 a month will be able to benefit from the fuel subsidy system starting August 1, 2018.

June 12th, 2018 - 05:58 GMT

Fuel Subsidy Net Widened for Omanis

Industry experts believe the impact of VAT on the construction sector has been very minimal. (Shutterstock)

June 12th, 2018 - 05:53 GMT

No VAT Impact on Construction Sector in UAE

This demand was made by Ambassador Nabil al-Ashri, acting chargé d'affaires at the Saudi embassy in Austria. (SG)

June 12th, 2018 - 05:46 GMT

Tighten Control on Iranian Nuclear Sites: Saudi Arabia

Over 66 per cent of respondents believe salaries are either increasing or staying the same. (Shutterstock)

June 12th, 2018 - 05:37 GMT

More Than Half of UAE Employees Expect Salary Hike in 2018

Ransomware was actually reported as the number one vector of security risk in the financial sector in the 2016. (Shutterstock)

June 11th, 2018 - 09:43 GMT

How Financial Organisations Can Counter Ransomware

The trade dimension of the two countries' ties was touched on within a framework of following up the trade exchange volume between the two countries in a way that serves both states' interests. (Shutterstock)

June 11th, 2018 - 09:33 GMT

Egypt, Lebanon Discuss Economic Ties

The signing of the MoU stems from the excellent relations between Qatar and Oman, and their keenness to promote cooperation in the fields of science and higher education on the basis of the principle of mutual interest. (Shutterstock)

June 11th, 2018 - 09:32 GMT

Qatar Oman Pact to Boost Cooperation in Education

For Egypt's government and civil society groups, tackling the growing problem of street children is proving difficult. (AFP)

June 11th, 2018 - 09:31 GMT

Egypt’s Birth Rate Drops as Economic Pressure Mounts

Omanisation policies are not helping the private sector, according to the government body overseeing the Sultanate’s diversification plans. (Shutterstock)

June 11th, 2018 - 08:22 GMT

Omanisation Policies Hindering Private Sector’s Progress

Seems like the government has already made up its mind and they will start implementing the idea very soon. (AA)

June 11th, 2018 - 08:15 GMT

Egyptian Parliament Approves Law To Impose Taxes On Social Media Ads

A rise in US interest rates could dampen demand for regional real estate. (Shutterstock)

June 11th, 2018 - 07:40 GMT

GCC Economies Brace for Rising Interest Rates

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates pledged $2.5 billion of aid to Jordan on Monday. (KhT)

June 11th, 2018 - 07:06 GMT

UAE, Saudi, Kuwait Pledge $2.5 Billion Aid Package to Jordan