Oman, Qatar affirm support for regional stability, peace
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, held a meeting with Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qat…
Wadi Darbat comes alive as Dhofar Khareef visitors return
SALALAH, JUNE 24 At Wadi Darbat, one of Dhofar’s most popular natural attractions, the early days of Khareef are carrying two stories at once: visitors returning for the season, an…
Schools in Tokyo suburb to get bear sprays
TOKYO: A Tokyo suburb has announced an emergency spending plan to buy 700 anti-bear sprays for schools and community organisations, the local government said on Wednesday, as the a…
Iran says deal to end war declaration of US defeat
Iran called the deal to end the Middle East war “a declaration of America’s defeat” on Wednesday.“The Islamabad understanding was not the result of pressure and coercion, but rathe…
Malaysians feast as durian ‘tsunami’ slashes prices
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians flocked to fruit stalls on Wednesday for a slice of durian after a bumper harvest and oversupply of rejected export crops caused a sudden price drop in the…
SQU council holds meeting for the year 2025/2026
MUSCAT: The Council of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) held its fourth meeting for the academic year 2025/2026 on Wednesday, chaired by Dr Madeeha bint Ahmed al Shaibani, Minister o…
State Council eyes food security and business growth
MUSCAT, JUNE 24The State Council held its ninth session of the third ordinary term of the eighth council period on Wednesday, chaired by Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah al Khalili,…
Information Minister, GRTO DG discuss media ties
MUSCAT: Dr Abdullah bin Nasser al Harrasi, Minister of Information, met on Wednesday with Dr Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz al Hazza, Director-General of the Gulf Radio and Television O…
Oman Film Society strengthens Asian links in Shanghai
MUSCAT: The Oman Film Society has taken part in the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, marking a new step in its efforts to build international partnerships and open wider…
Summer programmes to inspire young environmental stewards
SUHAR, JUNE 24Under the slogan “Our Environment: Trust and Sustainability,” the Environment Authority (EA) in Al Batinah North is launching a series of activities for school studen…