K-pop and K-drama in Brazil: how Korean soft power became cultural belonging
Barcelona to keep F1 until 2032 in rotation with Spa
Barcelona: Barcelona will host Formula One races in three of the next six years, the sport’s organisers said Monday, joining a rotation with Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps.The Montme…
McConchie replaces Bracewell in NZ squad for T20 WC
All-rounder Cole McConchie has replaced injured Michael Bracewell in the New Zealand squad for the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup, cricket’s governing body ICC said on Monday, aft…
Sinner serves up impressive Doha win on his return
Doha: Jannik Sinner cruised to victory over Tomas Machac in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Monday in his first match since his unsuccessful Australian Open title defence.T…
Del Toro wins shortened UAE Tour first stage
Liwa Oasis, United Arab Emirates: Mexican youngster Isaac Del Toro powered to victory in a sprint finish in a shortened opening stage of the UAE Tour on Monday.The 22-year-old, wh…
Diana Orembe from Tanzania Wins the 7th Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition
Africa’s Business Heroes concluded its 7th edition with Diana Orembe, Co-Founder of NovFeed from Tanzania, emerging as the overall winner.
Oman’s maritime legacy: Reclaiming reliability in an age of corridor stress
Some nations inherit geography; Oman inherited a vocation. Long before “globalisation” became fashionable, Omani seafarers were stitching together the Indian Ocean economy — from E…
Iran-US talks: Oman never loses hope for peace
Oman continues to champion peace and diplomacy, steadfast in its commitment to regional stability. As tensions simmer between Iran and the US, Oman emerged as a crucial hub for dia…
Observing Ramadhan without sighting moon not first time
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will not be waiting to see the crescent moon to begin Ramadhan this year. This year, the date has been set as per astronomical calculations. In an exc…
Insurance market sustainability: A call for measured and transparent action
Recent insurance market index year 2023- 2024 statistics indicate a concerning deterioration in key performance indicators. This trend raises important questions about underwriting…