EDF to invest in energy storage and solar projects
BUSINESS REPORTERMUSCAT, JUNE 30During the official visit of a high-level delegation from the Sultanate of Oman to France, three strategic agreements were signed in Paris in the pr…
Comedian John Oliver joins “General Hospital”
Comedian John Oliver is heading to Port Charles, the fictitious town that is the setting for long-running ABC television soap opera “General Hospital”.Oliver, the Emmy-winning host…
TEAM DISCOVERS ‘WRONG CANYON’ IN WADI TANUF
After our recent adventure to Wadi Qasheh, one of the main branches of Wadi Tanuf, about two weeks ago, Rami, Hamood and I decided it was time to explore another tributary of this…
A number plate that tells a bigger story
There is something surprisingly powerful about good branding.It can turn an ordinary coffee cup into a souvenir, transform a landmark into a global attraction, or encourage thousan…
Is EU single market for energy such a good idea?
Whatever happens with the US-Iran peace process and global energy prices, the strategic implications of this year’s supply disruptions are already clear. The crisis is further conf…
Bird flu cases rise in Nepal, only zoo shut
Nepal is battling a surge in bird flu cases, and has slaughtered more than 596,000 poultry and shut its only zoo, agriculture ministry officials said Tuesday.The Himalayan nation…
Muscat Municipality redevelops al Wadi Park in Baushar with modern facilities
Muscat Municipality has completed the redevelopment of Wadi Park in the Wilayat of Baushar as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance public parks and recreational spaces across Mus…
Hormuz half-open: tanker fleet prices in recovery hope
The world’s oil tanker fleet is behaving as if the Strait of Hormuz is reopening – even as the waterway itself remains only partially navigable and politically contested.From ship…
Sweden eye France challenge
East Rutherford: Sweden coach Graham Potter captured the size of the task awaiting his side when they play France at the World Cup on Tuesday as he admitted they will have to “pla…
Over 58,000 buildings likely damaged or destroyed in Venezuela: satellite data
The powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week damaged or destroyed more than 58,000 buildings, according to a preliminary assessment of satellite data published by…