Oman-Botswana ties move towards stronger economic partnerships
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s state visit to Botswana on Wednesday is expected to open new avenues for economic cooperation and investment between the two countrie…
Ronaldo calls for lifetime bans after ‘Jota’ chants aimed at Neves
Cristiano Ronaldo said on Sunday that fans who appeared to make chants referencing former teammate Diogo Jota at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match should be banned f…
Lamine Yamal double helps Barcelona beat Levante
VALENCIA: Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona continued their perfect start to the season with a hard-fought 4-2 LaLiga victory over Levante in Valencia on Sunday.Xavi Espart…
SalamAir reports 20% growth in Salalah passenger traffic
SalamAir, the low-cost carrier, recorded strong growth during the Khareef 2026 season, carrying more than 180,000 passengers to and from Salalah between June and August 2026, repr…
Oman Climate Week 2026 Kicks Off in Muscat
With broad international participation, the experts at Oman Climate Week, hosted in Muscat from September 14 to 16 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, have called to shif…
Oman laboratory achieves 100% efficiency in polio detection test
MUSCAT: The National Public Health Laboratory has achieved a 100 per cent score in a proficiency test for poliovirus isolation under the World Health Organization’s global programm…
India cricketers refuse Asia Cup trophy from top Pakistan official
New Delhi: India’s women refused to collect the Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi after the team won a record-extending eighth continental title.India…
Oman crude surges to $127.62 following suspension of Hormuz talks
The price of Oman crude increased by $5.73 to $127.62 for November delivery at the close of Monday’s trading. The average monthly price for October was $87.84 Brent climbed almost…
Low-pressure system to bring rain to Dhofar
MUSCAT: Scattered rainfall is expected across parts of Dhofar Governorate from September 14 to 16, according to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).The latest forecasts and analyses…
Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title
New York: Rebecca BRYAN Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open…