Active Oman Challenge 2 concludes with 2,649 participants
MUSCAT: The second edition of Active Oman Challenge concluded after days of sporting and recreational competitions that attracted 2,649 participants across different age groups, wi…
Frankincense film could give Dhofar lasting tourism value
SALALAH: Documentary film-making can give Dhofar’s frankincense heritage a lasting international presence by connecting its landscapes with the history, people and science behind o…
Ban on sale of 21 types of used auto spare parts
MUSCAT: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued a decision regulating the trade and use of used vehicle spare parts, on Wednesday.The decision applies to workshops, repa…
From diplomatic trust to investment: Oman’s advantage
When regional tensions rise, most markets become harder for investors to read. Oman often becomes easier. The recent negotiations over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz have…
Nama Water advances sustainable water strategy
MUSCAT: Amidst accelerating global shifts driven by climate change and the growing imperative to safeguard natural resources, water is increasingly emerging as a strategic resource…
Oman positions itself as ‘Switzerland of AI’ with balanced, open approach
MUSCAT, AUGUST 23 Oman is positioning itself as the “Switzerland of AI”, seeking to build a reputation for neutrality, political stability and a balanced approach to artificial int…
Oman’s R&D spending reaches RO 189.4 million
The results of the 2025 Omani Research and Development Pilot Survey, published in 2026, revealed that total spending on research and development (R&D) activities reached RO 189.42…
Gas drives Oman’s Q1 gains; spending up 31%
MUSCAT, AUG 23Oman increased development spending by nearly a third in the first quarter of 2026 while keeping the state budget close to balance, as higher gas, oil and current rev…
‘Baby Shark’ boy returns to stage as a K-pop singer
The child star of the “Baby Shark Dance” video, the most-watched video in YouTube history, released his first K-pop digital single on Thursday, a decade after he first found fam…
Here are key specifications for a safe school bag
Muscat: The Ministries of Education and Health have highlighted a set of specifications for school bags aimed at promoting students’ safety, comfort and proper weight distribution….