Indonesia, India announce long-range missile deal
JAKARTA: India will supply Indonesia with long-range missiles, an Indian official said on Tuesday as their leaders agreed to deepen ties in defence, critical minerals and other are…
Israel, Lebanon to hold talks in Rome mid-July
ROME: Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors are due to hold direct talks in Rome this month, Italy’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday, after several rounds of discussions in Washington…
Bigger spiders are just another sign climate
For many people, the sight of a spider scurrying across the living room floor is enough to cause panic. Now imagine that spider being noticeably larger than the ones you remember g…
Towards an environmentally responsible growth
Climate change, urban pressure, and a lack of disaster preparedness are increasingly transforming natural hazards, resulting in significant loss of life and economic damage. The si…
The summer our children really need
Summer in Oman brings a number of challenges for families. It is not only the screen we are dealing with. It is the heat, the boredom, the lack of structure, the long days indoors,…
How summer volunteering shapes tomorrow’s leaders
Among the most valuable activities for young people during the summer is volunteering. There is no doubt that engaging in volunteer work contributes significantly to their overall…
Part of Sultan Qaboos road in Salalah opens to traffic
Salalah: An 8-kilometere stretch of the Sultan Qaboos road from Al Dahariz Roundabout to Al Hisn Signals, opened to traffic, on Tuesday. The move represents a major milestone in t…
Oman denounces attacks on Damascus
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its condemnation of the two bombings that struck the centre of the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Tuesday, reaffirming its solidarity with…
Oman condemns terrorist plots targeting Morocco
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has voiced its unequivocal condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist plots that targeted the security and stability of the Kingdom of Morocco. Om…
Al Buraimi expands internal road network, civic spaces
Muscat: A comprehensive phase of internal road projects and urban humanization initiatives is underway in the Wilayat of Al Buraimi. These efforts are part of the ongoing drive t…