11,172 expats booked for labour violations; 3,000 deported
The Ministry of Labor said 11,172 expatriate workers were booked for various types of violations from 6,707 inspection visits in the first half of 2026, while the compliance rate w…
Oman steps up efforts to contain oil spill in Dhofar; no impact on desalination plants
Muscat: The Environment Authority (EA) and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) of the Sultanate of Oman are continuing their efforts, in co…
Al Hamra records highest rainfall at 61mm
MUSCAT: Al Hamra recorded the highest rainfall in Oman at 61mm during the period from August 8 to 9, according to figures released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Wat…
Netanyahu rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza
The Israeli government has rejected a 15-point plan backed by the Trump administration aimed at disarming the Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sai…
Heatwave in Western Europe: Climate change is no more problem for future generations
Paris: Nick Perry Western Europe experienced its hottest June-July on record as climate change fuels an historic summer of heat, drought and wildfires across the region, the EU’s g…
The latest on where the Iran War stands
Anyone who imagined that reports in recent days of Iran and Oman being near an agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz meant that it might actually reopen, and that oil and oth…
When delusion masquerades as a strategy
Suppose a ruler woke up one morning determined to change his people’s religion. Could he do it?The question sounds absurd. Faith is not a garment discarded with a ruler’s robes, no…
Galopet de Fleizen Wins Khareef Dhofar 100km Endurance Race
SALALAH: Galopet de Fleizen claimed first place in the Khareef Dhofar 100km Endurance Race, held on Saturday as part of the Khareef Dhofar Season activities.The race was held under…
Oman in Pot 1 for AFC U17 Qualifiers
MUSCAT: Oman have been placed in Pot 1 for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers draw, strengthening their position ahead of the continental qualification campaign which…
HM, Qatar Emir discuss bilateral relations
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik paid a private fraternal visit to Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on Sunday. During the visit, a cordial meeting w…