Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran: US govt
The June 15 brief defends the gas turbines used by a giant data center belonging to the trillionaire’s company xAI, which are the target of an environmental lawsuit.In the brief, t…
G7 leaders to discuss global economic recovery
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized democracies will discuss ways to support sustainable economic growth on Wednesday as they grapple with the strain the warin Iran…
Sayyid Asaad bids farewell to the Indonesian envoy
MUSCAT: On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs, Personal Re…
Oil falls 5% on hopes of US-Iran deal on Hormuz
Oil prices fell about 5 per cent to a three-month low on Tuesday as traders hoped the US and Iran would agree to end the war and allow oil to flow through the Strait of Hormuz.Pri…
Holy Kaaba gets new Kiswah
MECCA: The Holy Kaaba has been draped in its new covering for the year 1448 AH, a majestic visual spectacle that embodies the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s devotion to Islam’s holiest…
On behalf of HM, Sayyid Asaad bids farewell to the Indonesian ambassador
MUSCAT: On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs, Personal Re…
Tunisia sack Lamouchi, appoint Renard after humbling by Sweden
Tunisia have sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi and replaced him with fellow Frenchman Herve Renard in the wake of the 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener in Monterrey on Sun…
Oman’s AAM opportunity depends on regulatory readiness
By Wajdi Kamabal, The writer is airworthiness & regulatory compliance specialist, Milan – ItalyOman’s opportunity in Advanced Air Mobility extends beyond the aircraft themselves, e…
Oman real estate deals near RO 946 million
MUSCAT: The value of real estate transactions in Oman rose 13.4 per cent year-on-year to RO945.8 million by the end of April 2026, driven by stronger mortgage activity and higher p…
Jet fuel output in Oman rises 10.9%
MUSCAT: Oman’s refining sector delivered mixed results during the first four months of 2026, with stronger jet fuel output and petrochemical production offset by declines in gasoli…