Oman condemns Israeli settlement activities in West Bank
The Sultanate of Oman has condemned Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian West Bank, stating that these unilateral and illegal actions constitute a flagrant vio…
Oman crude nears $100 on concern over energy exports
Muscat: The Oman Crude traded for $99. 61 on Friday for the October delivery, an increase of $4.70 from Thursday. The average monthly price of Oman Crude for September 2026 deliver…
Health Minister inspects new Dhalkout Hospital
SALALAH: As part of ongoing field visits to track healthcare infrastructure projects and assess service delivery across Oman’s governorates, Dr Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of…
OCCI warns businesses against unofficial surveys
MUSCAT: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) has warned business owners against unofficial surveys and opinion polls circulating through social media platforms.OCCI sai…
Thunderstorms bring varying rainfall
Muscat: Several governorates across Oman experienced thunderstorms of varying intensity yesterday, ranging from heavy to moderate downpours that led to the flow of multiple valleys…
Oman, Japan urge diplomacy to ease tensions
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and Japan emphasised the importance of reaching a final agreement and a political solution that leads to the de-escalation of tensions in the region….
International sculpture festival brings together 15 artists from 11 countries
SALALAH: The inaugural Dhofar International Sculpture Festival is under way as part of Dhofar Municipality’s programme for the Dhofar Khareef 2026.Running from August 15 to Septemb…
Wang downs Sindhu to break Indian hearts at badminton worlds
NEW DELHI: China’s world number three Wang Zhi Yi overcame severe cramps to down Indian star PV Sindhu and reach the quarterfinals of the badminton world championships on Thursday….
Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev stunned in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI: Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev crashed out of the Cincinnati Masters in a matter of hours on a rainy Wednesday of fourth-round action.American Tommy Pau…
Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of 2030
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands: Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull to the end of 2030 on Thursday, ending speculation about the four-time world champion’s near-term…