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…
What should be our responsibility to the next generation?
Last week, I shared a personal reflection on the possible impact of AI on the future generation (and my grandchildren). The reflection was based on a vivid dream where I sat in a g…
Moroccans return home as waters recede
Moroccan authorities began organising the gradual return of residents to the city of Ksar El Kebir and other flood-hit northwestern areas as weather conditions improved. Authorit…
Syrian Kurdish authorities release 34 Australians
Syrian Kurdish authorities released 34 Australian relatives of IS group who had been held in the Roj camp, the camp director said. “Today, we are handing over 11 families who hold…
Iran FM meets IAEA chief ahead of nuclear talks
DUBAI: Iran’s foreign minister met with the UN nuclear watchdog chief on Monday, ahead of talks between Washington and Tehran aimed at resolving a decades-long nuclear dispute. “I…
Chronic stress, deadly risk
In today’s fast-moving world, pressure has become a near-constant presence. From demanding jobs and financial responsibilities to social expectations and digital overload, prolonge…
Oman’s first Agentic AI for recruitment launched
Muscat: The Oman Society for Human Resources Management (OSHRM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, and Elevatus, hosted a high-level evening event on Sunday exploring t…
Michelle Yeoh says Berlinale holds special place for her as she collects lifetime award
Michelle Yeoh has won some of the acting industry’s top honours over her four-decade career, including an Oscar and a Golden Globe, and on Thursday night she will add another: the…
His Majesty the Sultan issues Royal Decree
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 31/2026 concerning the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority.The decree stipulates that the title of Articl…