Oman drawn with Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait in Khaleeji 27
MUSCAT: Oman have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, following the official draw ceremony held in Jeddah, Saudi Arab…
Two-time champion Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury
MADRID: Carlos Alcaraz’s hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing on Tuesday he is withdrawing as he recovers from a wrist inju…
Guardiola set for emotional Man City farewell after era-defining decade
MANCHESTER, England: Pep Guardiola is expected to take charge of Manchester City for the final time on Sunday, drawing the curtain down on a decade that has reshaped not only his…
Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into his sixth World Cup
LISBON: Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto Martinez named the 41-year-old in his squad on Tues…
Oman girls ice hockey team enters Guinness World Record
MUSCAT: The Oman Committee for Skating Sports confirmed that the Sultanate of Oman’s participation in this year’s ‘Global Girls Game’ was officially recognised as part of the recor…
First Omani pro wrestler Anas to make Saudi debut
MUSCAT: Oman’s first professional wrestler Anas al Riyami, professionally known as ‘Anas Rex’, is set to make debut in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, taking on the top contender for the…
MoI to release Dr Thoms documentary on Wednesday
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Information will celebrate the release of a documentary titled ‘Dr Thoms (Al Dakhtar Thoms)’ at a screening to be held on Wednesday at the Ministry of Infor…
Spain showing Europe immigration not a threat
At a time when much of Europe is moving towards harsher immigration policies, Spain has taken a different path, one rooted not in fear but in pragmatism and humanity. Earlier this…
Your comfort zone isn’t peace, it’s familiarity
Most people do not stay in situations because they are happy. They stay because they know what to expect. There is a distinction buried in that sentence, and it is one many people…
Schools must teach students to protect environment
The broadcaster and documentary maker, Sir David Attenborough, who turned 99 on May 8, has spent a lifetime reminding us of a basic truth: every breath we take and every mouthful o…