Largest handwritten Quran at museum
A manuscript copy of the Holy Quran, considered the largest of its kind in the world, tops the exhibits of the Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District of Mecca. It measures…
SPF norms on injuries enhances workplace safety
Muscat: The Social Protection Fund (SPF) on Monday announced the Regulation on Work-related Injuries and Occupational Diseases, approved by the SPF’s board.This insurance scheme fo…
Australia’s Hazlewood unlikely to be fit for half of World Cup
MELBOURNE: Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood may not return to action until halfway through the T20 World Cup, injured teammate Pat Cummins said on Tuesday.Hazlewood, arguably…
Sengun leads Rockets past Pacers, Ball powers Hornets
LOS ANGELES: Alperen Sengun finished with 39 points and 16 rebounds as the Houston Rockets bagged their third consecutive victory with a 118-114 defeat of the Indiana Pacers on Mon…
Beach handball team’s preparation plan for Asia, world events ready
MUSCAT: The National Teams and Coaches Committee of the Oman Handball Association (OHA) held a meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Moosa bin Khamis al Balushi, OHA Chairman and Head of…
Juvenile delinquency needs attention
One of the key highlights of the report from the Public Prosecution for the year elucidated the nature of crimes in the country and the judicial progress in addressing them.The rep…
Thrilling start to 5th West Asia Para Games in Muscat
Muscat: The competitions of the fifth West Asia Para Games (Muscat 2026) got underway on Tuesday morning. The athletics track at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher hosted…
Canadian PM’s warningto a world losing its rules
At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered what many commentators have called one of the most compelling speeches of the gathering,…
OIA steps up investments in non-energy sectors
MUSCAT: Oman Investment Authority (OIA) is increasingly channelling capital into high-potential non-energy sectors — from logistics and manufacturing to tourism and digital industr…
LEO Development announces strategic partnership with Rove
MUSCAT: For the first time in Oman, LEO Development announced strategic Partnership with Rove – the Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding JV – to bring lifestyle hospitality to Oman.T…