When executives stay silent, the economic story gets noisy
Oman’s economic transition is moving faster than its public economic narrative. The country is pushing towards higher productivity, stronger logistics performance and a larger digi…
Britney Spears sells rights to music catalogue
Pop star Britney Spears has sold the rights to her music catalogue to independent music publisher Primary Wave, becoming the latest major artist to secure a high-profile deal for h…
Bill Nye to receive lifetime achievement award
Bill Nye, the pop culture science educator, will be awarded a lifetime achievement award at the 4th annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, the National Academy of Television Arts…
Airports in Oman handle nearly 15 million passengers
Muscat- The total number of passengers traveling through the airports of the Sultanate of Oman until the end of December 2025 increased by 2.8 percent to 14,939,209 passengers, com…
AirAdvisor rates top airlines for Ramadhan travel
As travelers fly during Ramadhan each year to be with family and friends, AirAdvisor has announced its new ranking of the top 10 airlines for Ramadhan travelers in 2026. The analys…
UAE, Saudi Arabia, India top travel destinations for Omanis
Muscat: The top outbound countries visited by Omani travelers in 2024 are the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, India, Iran, Thailand and Türkiye.Of these, the UAE topped t…
Amenia announces temporary visa exemption for GCC residents
Yerevan, Armenia – The Republic of Armenia has announced a temporary visa exemption for eligible foreign nationals, making travel to the country easier than ever for residents of 1…
Bait al Zubair marks 28th anniversary
Marking 28 years of sustained cultural contribution, Bait al Zubair commemorated its anniversary through a series of events that reflected its long-standing role in preserving Oman…
Why many doctors don’t like low-carb diets
For people looking to lose weight quickly, limiting carbohydrate-rich foods (like fruits, starchy vegetables and grains) and prioritizing those high in protein and fat (like meat,…
Sayyid Badr welcomes Belgium’s plans to open an embassy in Oman
A telephone call took place between Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister, and Maxime Prévost, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affa…