Sohar International stops talks to acquire Bima
Sohar International has reported negotiations to acquire a stake in BIMA.”Further to the disclosure made on August 14, 2025, regarding Sohar International Bank’s (Sohar Internation…
Eight-year-old child safely reunited with family after 15-km desert walk
Muscat: An eight-year-old child was found safe and in good health in the Bidiyah desert after an intense eight-hour search operation that united rescue teams, aerial support and lo…
Iran examines diplomacy with US, hopes for results
DUBAI – Details of various diplomatic processes to manage tensions with the US are being examined by Iran, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, …
From jewellery to reserves: how countries differ in their choice of gold
Gold has long been valued not only as a precious metal but also as a store of wealth, a cultural symbol and a strategic reserve. While gold is universally recognised, it differs in…
Al Wahaibi shines at 2026 Hail International Baja
Sports ReporterOmani champion Hamed al Wahaibi made a strong start to his 2026 season after delivering an outstanding performance at the Hail International Baja, the opening round…
Real Madrid’s Bellingham out for a month with hamstring injury
MADRID: Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham is set to miss around a month of action after suffering a hamstring injury during their 2-1 LaLiga victory over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, th…
Manchester City stunned as Solanke magic earns Tottenham a draw
LONDON: Manchester City blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as a moment of magic by home forward Dominic Solanke handed Arsenal a huge Premier League t…
Gold dropped over 9% on Friday, the most since 1983
Gold and extended silver fell on Monday after CME Group raised margin requirements following a sharp selloff in precious metals last week on US President Donald Trump’s nomination…
PSG score late winner as they go back to top of Ligue 1
STRASBOURG: Ten-man Paris Saint-Germain scored a late winner to claim a 2-1 victory at Racing Strasbourg on Sunday and return to the summit of Ligue 1.Nuno Mendes secured three vi…
Atletico Madrid agree deal to sign Lookman from Atalanta
MADRID: Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign Nigeria international Ademola Lookman, the LaLiga club confirmed on Sunday.”The Nigerian international is already…