Dhofar gets ready for fifth School Beach Sports
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is preparing to host the fifth School Beach Sports Championship, organised by the Oman School Sports Association (OSSA) from August 29 to September 3,…
Seeb, Al Nahda learn AFC Champions League Two opponents
MUSCAT: Oman’s Seeb Club and Al Nahda Club discovered their opponents in the Group Stage of the AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 following the official draw held in Kuala Lumpur, M…
Tea, coffee imports to Oman exceed RO 49 million
The Sultanate of Oman’s foreign trade in tea and coffee recorded notable growth over the past five years, with the value of imports of both products increasing between 2021 and 202…
Iran says Hormuz to remain shut till US meets conditions
The Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the US meets the conditions of an interim deal signed with Iran in June, the top Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in com…
QUAKE-DAMAGED TOWER
Cracks on a damaged tower in the aftermath of an earthquake that struck southern Spain, in Granada, on Tuesday. – Reuters
From Local Ideas to Lasting Cultural Impact
Ideas may begin with a small group of people, but with the right partnerships, they can grow into movements that shape communities. This is the thinking behind the third edition of…
Bukha waterfront project: a comprehensive tourist and recreational destination
BUKHA: The Bukha Waterfront project is one of the development projects being implemented by the Musandam Governorate to enhance the urban landscape and boost the wilayat’s position…
Wildlife
A humpback whale surfaces in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of New York City. — AFP
Trump sends shock waves by cutting drills with South Korea
President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back military drills with close ally South Korea sends an alarming message at a time when the US military is being stretched by the Iran…
Hollywood’s obsession with being thin is back
For several years, it appeared that Hollywood was finally moving away from its obsession with extremely thin women. Body positivity became mainstream, plus-size models appeared on…