Gold extends rally, jumps over 2% as tensions flare
Gold prices extended gains on Wednesday on safe-haven appeal, as renewed geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran added to the yellow metal’s recent upswing that saw it mark…
Oman likely to host Iran-US talks on Friday: Reports
Nuclear talks between the US and Iran are expected to take place in the Sultanate of Oman on Friday, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said on Tuesday, citing an Arab source.Presi…
Ministry warns against unlicensed interior design firms
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) has warned that some foreign investors are adding and practicing interior design execution activities (plaster…
Sports fans spend more than the average traveller: Report
New research reveals that sports event-driven travellers – defined as people who travel overnight to attend live sporting events – spend significantly more per trip, with frequent…
Grok faces global scrutiny for AI deepfakes
Governments and regulators around the world are cracking down on sexually explicit content generated by Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot Grok on X, launching probes, imposing bans, and dem…
Oman likely to Iran-US talks on Friday: Reports
Nuclear talks between the US and Iran are expected to take place in the Sultanate of Oman on Friday, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said on Tuesday, citing an Arab source.Presi…
Indian School Wadi Kabir marks 77th Republic Day
The Indian School Wadi Kabir [Cambridge] in Muscat formally observed the 77th Republic Day of India on January 26, 2026. The proceedings, conducted at the ISWK Primary School Groun…
Slow movement at Gaza border as Rafah crossing opens
GAZA: Israel on Monday reopened the Rafah crossing to a trickle of Palestinians for the first time in months, a major step in a US-backed plan to end the war, though strict Israel…
‘Your Health Matters to Us’ to focus on prevention
145 specialized doctors graduate from OMSB MUSCAT: Represented by the Directorate-General of Khoula Hospital, the Ministry of Health on Tuesday launched a comprehensive, yearlong h…
Kaleem gives Oman winning start in World Cup warm-up game
COLOMBO: A classy half-century by experienced Oman opener Aamir Kaleem, backed by a disciplined bowling effort, gave Oman a morale-boosting five-wicket win in their opening officia…