Palestinians attend the funeral of 50 people from three families killed during the war and whose bodies were retrieved from under the rubble recently, in Gaza City. — Reuters
Oman Air, SalamAir announce new CEOs
Muscat: Oman Air has announced the appointment of Nasser al Sharji as Chief Executive Officer, from September 1, while SalamAir has announced the appointment of Eng. Yaqoob bin Sai…
Japan exports surge, oil costs lift imports
TOKYO: Japan’s imports hit a monthly record in July as elevated oil prices drove up energy costs and inflationary pressures, while exports also climbed to an all-time high on a wea…
Oman included in VivoPower’s 2.2GW global AI data-centre pipeline
MUSCAT: Oman has been included in a portfolio of artificial intelligence data-centre assets and development opportunities exceeding 2.2GW assembled by Nasdaq-listed VivoPower, mark…
Fracking unlock Oman’s heavy oil potential
MUSCAT: Hydraulic fracturing could provide Oman with a faster and more cost-effective way of unlocking millions of barrels of heavy oil from ageing wells, according to a newly publ…
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…