GCC youth achieve advanced levels in ICT skills, surpassing global averages
MUSCAT: The latest data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-STAT) show that young people in the GCC countries have…
Dhofar: Trekker’s paradise
MUSCAT: While much of the Arabian Peninsula swelters under summer heat, southern Oman transforms into a misty, emerald escape each year. And this monsoon season, trekking in Dhofar…
45% completion for Salalah automotive city project
The Wilayat of Salalah is currently witnessing the implementation of the Automotive City project, which is intended to become an integrated and specialised destination for the auto…
be’ah advances carbon credits via landfill gas
MUSCAT: Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be’ah) is expanding its carbon-management efforts into a potentially significant new revenue stream by developing carbon credit…
China robot makers eye mass adoption
China’s robot makers showcased their latest machines at a Beijing conference on Wednesday, seeking to convince investors and customers that the technology is moving forward for bro…
HEAC extends over 33,000 academic offers in first admission round
Muscat: The Higher Education Admission Center at the Ministry of Education on Wednesday announced the results of the first admission round for the 2026/2027 academic year for Gener…
Al Wusta road improvements support Khareef Dhofar economy
MUSCA: Maintenance work continues on paved roads in Al Wusta Governorate as part of a project valued at approximately RO 6.4 million. This project encompasses the maintenance of 1,…
Thunderstorms and strong winds reported in parts of Oman
Muscat: Rainfall of varying intensity was recorded in parts of the Sultanate of Oman at around 1.48 pm on Wednesday, Oman Meteorology said.Some showers could develop into thunderst…
Most Americans believe Trump has inappropriately profited since returning to power
WASHINGTON: A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from cryptocurrency since his return to power and that his policy d…
Firefighting teams monitor mountain blaze in Al Rustaq
Muscat: Firefighting teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance unit in South Al Batinah Governorate are monitoring a fire that broke out among trees and grass at the summit of a m…