Veteran Le Roy named new coach of Congo
Claude Le Roy, 78, has been appointed the new coach of the Republic of Congo, the federation announced on Monday with a brief to take the team, which did not qualify for the World…
Schlotterbeck out of World Cup with ankle injury
Germany central defender Nico Schlotterbeck will miss the rest of the World Cup and will be sidelined for several months after picking up an ankle ligament injury in their 2-1 Gr…
‘Salalah Eye’ set to strengthen Dhofar’s tourism appeal
Muscat: The Salalah Eye project, currently under construction in Al Haffa, is expected to enhance Dhofar Governorate’s tourism offerings and support efforts to position Salalah as…
Portugal seek first win against Uzbekistan after blunt WC start
Portugal had plenty of the ball in their World Cup opener but little bite and Roberto Martinez’s side return to Houston on Tuesday needing a sharper attacking display against Uz…
Baobab trees: from Africa to dhofar staple
These baobabs stand like giant sentries, guarding a landscape transformed by the khareef.As clouds roll across Dhofar’s mountains and the desert gives way to rolling green hills, v…
The startup of AI digital transformation in Oman
Over the past decade, government institutions and private enterprises in the Sultanate of Oman have invested significantly in digital transformation initiatives, converting many tr…
Out of sight, out of mind
Is it easy to forget or ignore people, objects, or problems when they are no longer in your immediate presence or line of sight? The phrase, out of sight, out of mind, goes back to…
US and Iran make ‘encouraging progress’ at talks although tension remains
BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland/DUBAI: The United States and Iran made “encouraging progress” at the first round of talks aimed at reaching a final peace deal, mediators said on Monday,…
Starmer resigns as UK PM, Burnham favourite to take over
UK leader Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday following months of pressure, kickstarting a process that will see Britain get its seventh prime minister in a decade. V…
Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal
CHICAGO/LONDON: Airlines stand to save billions of dollars on jet fuel after an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal sent oil prices lower, but passengers are unlikely to see immediate…