Kuwait says intercepting Iran attack
Kuwait’s army said Thursday it was intercepting a missile and drone attack from Iran, as Tehran targeted US allies in the Middle East.Iran has targeted US bases in Kuwait, Jordan,…
Gulf shipping traffic via Hormuz below 10-day average, data shows
Six commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, down from 11 a day earlier and well below the 10-day average of around 13, preliminary shipping data showed on…
Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say
Nepal plans to rebuild an early-warning system for landslides on part of its border with China, installing seismic sensors, cameras and a satellite link, two Nepali government sou…
Muriya plans 1,000-room hotel expansion across Oman
Salalah: Muriya plans to add around 1,000 hotel rooms at Hawana Salalah and Jebel Sifah over the next three to five years, setting out one of its largest new hospitality expansion…
Iran threatens tougher strategy after US strikes
Iran threatened to take a tougher line in its war with the United States on Wednesday after the heaviest exchanges in weeks left at least 19 Iranians dead and 108 injured, includin…
‘Sky Bridge’ initiative uses drone for medical deliveries
SALALAH: The second phase of the ‘Sky Bridge’ initiative, which utilises unmanned aerial vehicles to transport medical supplies and equipment to the Al Halaniyat Islands, was launc…
Fernandez ‘didn’t hesitate’ over record Man City move
LONDON: Enzo Fernandez said he “didn’t hesitate for a second” when Manchester City made contact in his first interview since joining the club for a British record-equalling transfe…
School Beach Games set for grand finale in Dhofar
MUSCAT: The fifth edition of the School Beach Games Championship will conclude on Thursday at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Cultural and Sports Complex in Dhofar, bringing together the l…
Firas al Hinai marks Oman’s Brics Skate Cup debut
MUSCAT: Oman made its debut at the Brics Skate Cup, with skateboarder Firas al Hinai representing the Sultanate of Oman at the 2026 edition in Ryazan, Russia, from August 27 to 31….
Oman weightlifters set for Asian Games challenge in Japan
MUSCAT: Oman’s national weightlifting team is stepping up preparations for the Asian Games in Japan, scheduled to take place from September 20 to 30, with the team aiming to gain v…