Foreign Minister, Japanese counterpart discuss friendship and cooperation ties
Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received in Muscat on Thursday Motegi Toshimitsu, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.During the meeting, the two minist…
The Iran war energy crisis is just getting started: Bousso
LONDON: The Iran war has pushed the global oil refining industry to the brink, signalling that diesel and gasoline prices may remain elevated for years. Deal or no deal, the global…
Oman, Japan call for political solution to ease regional tensions
Muscat: Oman’s Foreign Minister and his Japanese counterpart stressed the importance of reaching a final agreement and a political solution that would reduce tensions in the region…
Oman Chamber warns businesses against unofficial surveys
Muscat: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry has warned business owners and Chamber members against unofficial surveys and opinion polls circulating through social media platf…
How a low-budget fever dream sparked a Chinese box office revolt
BEIJING: A crudely animated, homemade movie about a baby cow has become China’s most unlikely box-office smash, generating merchandise and memes and a national conversation about t…
Oman announces holiday for Prophet’s Birthday
Muscat: Thursday, August 27, 2026, will be an official holiday in the Sultanate of Oman on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday for the year 1448 AH, the Ministry of Labour…
Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran
WASHINGTON/DUBAI: U.S. President Donald Trump warned of economic consequences against any country that provided “any type of lifeline to Iran” as the United States looks to resolve…
Oman to host 2028 Beach Handball World Cup
MUSCAT: Oman has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2028 Beach Handball World Cup, marking a major milestone for the country’s sports sector and strengthening its position as…
Toddler beats rare illness after 3+ years in hospital
MUSCAT: Ibra Referral Hospital in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate bid farewell to a three-and-a-half-year-old Abdulrahman, marking the end of a challenging medical journey that last…
Indian travel executive sees strong potential for khareef tourism
SALALAH: Oman’s khareef season offers strong potential to attract more Indian leisure travellers, particularly from northern India, by combining a cool summer climate, green mounta…