People ‘disdain’ AI, says director Christopher Nolan
Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan believes the type of cinema he is known for — large-scale, big-budget productions filmed largely on location — will continue to survive de…
Anthony Hopkins, 88, signs record deal as a composer
Two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins released his first classical music single on Friday after signing a record deal as a composer.”Bracken Road” features on his upcoming “Life…
Oman’s First Female Game Developer Secures PlayStation Partnership
For most gamers, PlayStation is where unforgettable adventures begin. For Omani software engineer and game developer Eng. Sara al Mahrizi, it is where a childhood dream has come fu…
Oman condemns missile threats against Saudi Arabia
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has condemned the missile threats targeting the southern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reaffirming the Sultanate of Oman’s full solidarity w…
Information Ministry, Azerbaijan News Agency ink MoU on news exchange
Muscat: Ministry of information, representing Oman News Agency (ONA), and Azertag, representing Azerbaijan State News Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regard…
China urges US, Iran to restore safe passage through Hormuz
Beijing: China called on the United States and Iran on Tuesday to restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as fighting between the two sides reignited over how the strate…
Municipality announces partial closure of al Hamriyah Street
Muscat: As part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance work in Muscat Governorate, Muscat Municipality, in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police, announced a partial closure of al…
Al Faisal Al Zubair joins Ben Tuck at Paul Ricard
Oman’s Al Faisal al Zubair will reunite with Britain’s Ben Tuck in the Al Manar by Dragon Racing Ferrari as the British driver returns to the cockpit for this weekend’s Internation…
Oman step up preparations for China challenge
Oman’s national youth handball team has entered the final stage of preparations for the Asian Men’s Youth Handball Championship after arriving in Chuzhou, China, ahead of the cont…
Oman’s population reaches 5.4 million by end of May 2026
Muscat: The population of the Sultanate of Oman reached 5,388,513 by the end of May 2026, marking an annual increase of 1.6 per cent compared to the same period in 2025, according…