Al Roofoof expands Dhofar coffee cultivation
SALALAH: Al Roofoof is expanding coffee cultivation at Hairiti in Dhofar Governorate from a research base that dates to 1980. Its nursery has provided around 25,000 seedlings since…
Oman’s first AI SEZ to attract RO 106 million
HAMOUD AL MAHREZIMUSCAT, AUGUST 22Oman’s first specialised economic zone dedicated to artificial intelligence is estimated to attract RO 106 million ($275 million), in three phases…
Canada hits back with new tariffs after trade talks with US fail
Washington: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday he would slap retaliatory tariffs on the United States after walking away from a “bad deal” on trade, deepening the…
Guns silent, Hormuz choked as US plans Iran Sanctions
CAIRO/WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday’s scheduled announcement of new US economic sanctions that could impact the Islamic Republic…
Al Busaidi stays in contention at Abu Dhabi Chess Festival
MUSCAT, AUGUST 22Oman national chess team player and Candidate Master Hamood al Busaidi continued his strong campaign in the Open A section of the Abu Dhabi International Chess Fes…
Oman claim three friendly wins in Dubai camp
MUSCAT, AUGUST 22Oman’s national basketball team is continuing preparations in Dubai after registering three wins from the opening three friendly matches as part of its build-up to…
Four teams chase Group 1 final spots in Junior
MUSCAT, AUG 22The Group 1 semifinals of the 2026 Junior Hockey League will take place at Hockey Oman Stadium in Al Amerat on Sunday, with Qurayat facing Al Bashayer at 6 pm before…
Inside Shiheyt: Nature, sinkhole, and a magical getaway
STAFF REPORTERTAQAH, AUGUST 22Shiheyt in the Wilayat of Taqah, Dhofar Governorate, stands out during the Khareef season as one of the prime natural destinations combining lush gree…
Salalah to host forum on social investment
SALALAH: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) will organise the ‘Social Investment and Sustainable Development 2026’ forum in Salalah from August 30 to 31.The opening c…
Campaign engages community on environment
SALALAH: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, in cooperation with several government entities — the Office of the Governor of Dhofar, Dhofar Munici…