The next challenge for Oman’s renewable grid
For most of the history of electricity generation, producing power has been relatively predictable. A gas-fired plant can increase or reduce its output according to demand. Solar a…
When the therapist goes to therapy
I recently watched the TV series “In Treatment” follows Dr Paul Weston, a psychotherapist in his fifties, through his weekly sessions with patients who come from different ages and…
The peril of placing nukes in unstable hands
At a time when conflicts are taking place involving leaders who control nuclear weapons, the mental stability and judgement of those leaders should concern every one of us. Adolf H…
1980s AI photo trend going viral
The 1980s AI photo trend has gone viral globally, with Google and ChatGPT search data revealing a massive fascination with retro-style, AI-generated images. The trend involves crea…
BRICS adopts joint declaration, urges ‘maximum restraint’ in Mideast
NEW DELHI: The BRICS group of nations unanimously adopted a joint declaration on Saturday, expressing “deep concern” over the war in the Middle East and urged maximum restraint,…
Saudi Arabia shuts down oil pipeline; Ansar Allah tightens grip on Red Sea
Saudi Arabia has shut down its East-West pipeline after the vital oil conduit came under aerial attack in the widening Middle East war, threatening to send energy prices even high…
Oman’s inbound tourists spend over RO1 billion in 2025
Muscat: The tourism sector in the Sultanate of Oman recorded positive performance in 2025, driven by increased investment and the implementation of numerous projects by both the pu…
Get suitable health insurance while travelling to India: Oman Consulate
The Consulate General of the Sultanate of Oman in Mumbai has urged Omani citizens arriving in the Republic of India and Omani students studying there to obtain a comprehensive and…
Khareef Dhofar receives over 1.1 million visitors, up 8.6%
Muscat: The number of visitors to the Khareef Dhofar between June 21 and August 31, 2026, rose by 8.6 percent to reach 1,116,051, compared to 1,027,255 visitors during the same per…
US sets time slots for tankers sailing through Hormuz
The U.S. has asked tankers travelling through the Strait of Hormuz to sail only at specific times to guarantee military protection after Iran stepped up attacks on ships trave…