Neymar nears return for Scotland clash
BASKING RIDGE: Neymar could make his first appearance at this year’s World Cup in Brazil’s match against Scotland on Wednesday, with Carlo Ancelotti weighing whether the forward is…
Sayyid Theyazin receives State Council chairman, bureau members
Muscat: His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, along with a number of their Highnesses and Excellencies members of the Counci…
South Africa, South Korea in decisive clash
Mexico: South Africa and South Korea both have victory on their agenda for their decisive World Cup Group A clash in Monterrey on Wednesday where similar playing styles could prod…
Morocco eye top spot ahead of Brazil
ATLANTA: Morocco will be chasing not only victory but also goals against already-eliminated Haiti in Atlanta on Wednesday, eager to finish top of their World Cup group ahead of…
Modern laws, rising returns drive real estate growth
The Sultanate of Oman is poised for a new phase of real estate growth in 2026, driven by economic diversification, modern legislation, and major urban development projects that sol…
Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide: UN inquiry
GENEVA: Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza, and war crimes in…
E-car sales in the EU surge by 43% in May, Chinese brands gaining
Electric and hybrid cars continued to drive the EU car market in May, with new passenger car registrations up 3.2% year on year to 955,013 vehicles, the European industry associati…
Drone operations gain momentum in Oman’s aviation push
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is strengthening its drive towards the future of aviation by adopting advanced air mobility technologies, in alignment with the objectives of Oman Vis…
Oman Mills begins receiving 2026 local wheat harvest
Muscat: Oman Flour Mills (OFM) has started receiving locally grown wheat from farmers across the Sultanate of Oman for the 2026 harvest season, marking the sixth consecutive year o…
Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss
Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US tech giant seeks ways to monetise the messaging app’s massive user base.The announcement, m…