How Oman’s new one-rial note reinforces trust in a digital age
“See, here is the new note of one rial,” my sister said, extending her hand with a faint smile of surprise.I paused. My ten fingers froze mid-air above the keyboard of my aging Hua…
Promotional campaigns boost tourism revenues and visitor numbers
MUSCAT: High-quality digital and promotional campaigns organised by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in key tourist markets globally have helped drive up tourist arrivals while…
Oman labour federation launches workplace outreach to boost union membership, dialogue
MUSCAT: The General Federation of Workers of the Sultanate of Oman (GFOW) has launched a programme of field visits to labour unions and private-sector companies, aiming to expand u…
First professional licences issued for school bus captains in Oman
Muscat: Oman has issued its first professional licences to school bus captains as part of a national initiative aimed at enhancing safety standards and improving the efficiency of…
Labour Ministry rolls out professional classification system for industry sector
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has announced the implementation of a new professional accreditation system covering occupational classification and professional licensing in the in…
Mbappe questions Real Madrid’s desire after Benfica defeat
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe said the team did not match the hunger shown by Benfica in Wednesday’s 4-2 Champions League defeat and that they are not showing the consistenc…
Tottenham reach Champions League last-16 with win in Frankfurt
FRANKFURT: Tottenham Hotspur forgot their domestic woes to qualify for the Champions League knockout rounds with a comfortable 2-0 victory at already-eliminated Eintracht Frankfu…
Man City clinch Champions League last-16 spot
MANCHESTER: Manchester City’s and Rayan Cherki struck before halftime to secure a Champions League place in the last 16 for their side in a 2-0 victory over Galatasaray on Wednes…
New Zealand thrash India to end losing streak
NEW DELHI: New Zealand thumped India by 50 runs in the fourth Twenty20 International to earn their first win of the five-match series in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.Put in to bat,…
Molineux to succeed Healy as Australia captain
All-rounder Sophie Molineux will take over as Australia captain when Alyssa Healy retires at the end of the upcoming home series against India, Cricket Australia said on Thursday…