Haima–Thumrait dualisation project reaches 24% completion
SALALAH: Work on the remaining sections of the Sultan Said bin Taimur Road dualisation project between Haima and Thumrait has reached about 24 per cent, with contractors continuing…
Oman joins global AI cooperation body as founding member
BEIJING: The Sultanate of Oman has joined the Global Organization for Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence as a founding member, becoming one of 29 countries to establish the int…
Iraq, US sign 48 agreements during PM’s visit
BAGHDAD: Iraq signed 48 agreements and partnerships with American companies, many in the oil sector, during a visit to the US by Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi, his office said on Sat…
Canadian energy firm explores investment options in Oman
MUSCAT: Canada Business Holdings Inc (CBH), a Canadian project development and investment company, has announced plans to explore energy-related investment opportunities in the Sul…
Oman accelerates 61 road projects
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is implementing 61 road projects across the Sultanate of Oman under the Eleventh Five-Year Plan, with a…
Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire pollution
NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump threatened a tariff increase on Canada to cover the cost of smoke pollution from wildfires that have choked large parts of the United States. De…
Ukrainian drones hit Russian logistics centre
MOSCOW: A Ukrainian drone attack on two logistics centres in Russia killed eight people and injured 24, officials said on Saturday, when the Moscow region reported a new wave of dr…
High prices fail to deter fans
Sunday’s final caps a World Cup where fans were willing to shell out more than ever for a seat at the quadrennial showpiece, as ticket buyers confounded even the greatest cynics i…
Security dogs sniff threats
INGLEWOOD: Kali, a sweet and well-behaved five-year-old Labrador Retriever, is not scaring anybody. She also is not letting anyone sneak into the Los Angeles Stadium with explosive…
Omani coaches expect tactical battle in final
The stage is set for one of the most anticipated Fifa World Cup finals in recent history as defending champions Argentina prepare to face Spain in the 2026 Fifa World Cup final on…