628 children compete at National Brainobrain Fest in Muscat
MUSCAT: Around 628 children aged between 5 and 14 participated in the 7th National Brainobrain Fest held at the Middle East College Student Hub, marking one of the largest mental m…
Israeli fresh air strikes kill 11 across Gaza
GAZA: Israel fired air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing at least 11 Palestinians, Palestinian officials said, in what the military called a response to ceasefire vi…
Kaleem’s milestone moment sends clear message
COLOMBO: Oman may have endured a bruising campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, suffering three heavy defeats, the latest a 96-run loss to Irel…
Evans wins Rally Sweden to top championship standings
PARIS, France: Welshman Elfyn Evans completed a superb weekend in his Toyota with his third victory at Rally Sweden on Sunday which lifts him to the top of the early championship t…
Al Wahaibi shines at Jordan International Baja
AQABA, Jordan: Omani hero Hamed al Wahaibi continued his winning streak in the 2026 FIA World Baja Cup by consolidating his lead in the Challenger category after finishing the Jord…
Oman strengthens Presence at GCC Handball championship
MUSCAT: The Oman Handball Federation has reaffirmed its strong administrative and officiating presence on the regional stage after nominating Ayad bin Salim al Shanfari, Board Memb…
The invisible strength of social protection
Social protection is often reduced to a single question about how much money the government gives. Many people judge it by the size of a payment, while overlooking the wider system…
When progress becomes a shared responsibility
Some gatherings leave you informed; others leave you inspired. The ‘Together Forward’ forum, presided over by HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Econ…
Indian Union Budget 2026: Highlights and insights
The Indian economy is characterised by strong, sustained growth, moderate inflation and improved macroeconomic stability, yet it stands at a global crossroads amidst trade wars and…
When past success blocks future growth
In leadership and institutional development, past success is often treated as an asset a mark of wisdom, maturity and proven strategy. Yet the same achievements that built a leader…