IGC plans for long-term gas growth
MUSCAT, JUNE 14Oman’s natural gas market is entering a more complex phase of structurally rising demand, even as supply growth remains comparatively constrained, according to Integ…
Four Days in Musandam’s Fjords by Kayak
The sea had already begun to turn against him by the time Hamdoon Al Hashmi reached the fjords of Musandam. Winter was fading, but the weather had not settled. Waves rolled heavily…
Muttrah Teleferik Project reaches 90 percent completion
Muscat: The completion rate of Muttrah Teleferik project has reached 90 percent in accordance with the approved timeline. This progress paves the way for the commencement of trial…
British art has lost a giant: David Hockney dies at 88
British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and celebrated painters of the modern era, died on Thursday at the age of 88, according to a statement from his publicist….
Beckham gets Walk of Fame star in LA World Cup week
Sir David Beckham, the first English player to win league titles in four countries, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, the day the U.S.-hosted port…
CPA warns public against fake websites
Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has urged the public to verify the authenticity of official websites before submitting complaints or dealing with any online platfor…
CBO sets deadline for banknote replacement
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has reminded the public that the deadline for replacing expired banknotes from previous issues is approaching.In an announcement, the CBO sai…
Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, asset release
DUBAI: A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. covered a range of issues, from Tehran’s nuclear work to reopening t…
Oman launches ‘Muscat Action Plan’ at UN to boost global peace
Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman has officially launched the Muscat Action Plan at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, introducing a landmark international framework aimed at…
Deadly Philippine quake raised seabed by up to two metres
A powerful earthquake that killed at least 61 people in the Philippines this week raised the seabed by as much as two metres (6.6 feet), exposing coral and harming marine life, th…