New requirements will not impact current students, MoE clarifies
Muscat: The Ministry of Education (MoE) issued a clarification on Ministerial Decision No. 155/2026, which sets out new admission requirements for Omani students applying for educa…
FSA approves OMIFCO share allocation ratios
Muscat: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has approved the share allocation ratios for the initial public offering (IPO) of the Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO), followi…
US, Iran officials to hold indirect talks in Doha
Officials from the United States and Iran will on Wednesday hold indirect technical talks on their deal aimed at ending the Middle East war, a diplomat with knowledge of the talks…
Asyad introduces new logistics measures to ease food shipments
Muscat: In implementation of the Royal Directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik aimed at providing facilitation to national economic sectors, particularly in supporting m…
Iran’s state media says container ship ran aground after sailing non-designated Hormuz route
Iran’s state media said on Wednesday a foreign container ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz after entering shallow waters outside the shipping route designated by Ira…
How this Africa-focused investor manages his own money
From US value stocks to Swiss francs, Adenia Partners’ Alexis Caude reveals the strategy behind his personal portfolio.
CDAA deploys first support unit to Dhofar ahead of Khareef
Muscat: The first support force from the CDAA in Muscat Governorate set off today for Dhofar Governorate as part of early preparations for the Khareef Dhofar 2026 season, reflectin…
Global sea surface temperatures hit record high for the time of year
Global sea surface temperatures reached a record high for the start of the northern hemisphere summer this year, according to data from the European Union’s Copernicus climate pro…
Oman Air targets tourists on new Singapore route, eyes North Asia expansion
Oman Air is looking to capitalise on the Gulf state’s appeal as a largely untapped tourism destination as it launches flights from Muscat to Singapore on Thursday and considers…
US coach Pochettino cool on favourites tag against Bosnia after WC shocks
SANTA CLARA: United States coach Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday dismissed the co-hosts’ standing as favourites to win their World Cup round-of-32 clash against Bosnia, being wary a…