World cup venues scrub branding, get new names
Washington: Anita Chang BEATTIE Fans tuning in for the first 2026 World Cup game on US soil Friday night might be a bit confused: why had they never heard of Los Angeles Stadium be…
Ghana protests after player Partey is denied visa
Accra: Ghana said Saturday it has formally lodged a protest over Canada’s refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape…
Ban against Ivory Coast fans draws DBF concern
German Football Federation (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf has expressed concern over reports that Ivory Coast fans won’t be be allowed to enter the United States for the World Cup…
WC through Omani eyes: stars pick favourites and contenders
MUSCAT, JUNE 13As the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches are underway, football enthusiasts across the globe have already begun debating potential champions, standout players and the matc…
Only a win will do against Curacao as Germany kick off campaign
BOSTON: Germany will look to start their World Cup campaign with a big win over Curacao, with the four-time champions out to repair their damaged international reputation follow…
Indian woman returns home after 15 years
MUSCAT, JUNE 13A Tamil Nadu native of India, who was stranded in the Sultanate of Oman for 15 years without identity documents after her passport and papers were destroyed in a fir…
Omani-Tunisian Business Forum on June 17
MUSCAT: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) will organise the Omani-Tunisian Business Forum on June 17, Wednesday, with the participation of business owners, officials…
Oman Air wins ME’s most comfortable seats award
DUBLIN: Oman Air has secured a major international recognition at the 2026 Apex Best Awards, winning the title of ‘Most Comfortable Seats in the Middle East’ during a ceremony held…
30 cybersecurity experts graduate
MUSCAT: A first cohort comprising 30 specialists graduated from the National Cybersecurity Leadership Programme on Saturday.The graduation ceremony was held under the auspices of M…
Weather pattern El Nino could reach historic intensity
Washington: The phenomenon El Nino has arrived, the US weather agency said on Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern synonymous with droughts, floods and soaring temperatures…