Greater Muscat: How the city’s planning evolved through time
Muscat: The planning of the capital Muscat has been evolving since the 1970s, the Greater Muscat is said to be a tangible embodiment of the Sultanate of Oman’s national ambitions,…
Oman’s digital insurance premiums rise 35.5% in 2025
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) revealed that the insurance sector in the Sultanate of Oman recorded positive financial performance during 2025, reflecting the sector’s cont…
A cavity doesn’t always need a filling
Getting a filling at the dentist can be painful, expensive and generally miserable. A crown or a root canal is even worse. Still, you do it because your dentist says you should.But…
Bahrain launches tourism campaign inviting GCC visitors
The Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) launched a new campaign aimed at reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a preferred GCC tourism destination.The campaign coincides…
MTCIT unveils plans for solar-powered street lights
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has invited specialized local companies to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the desi…
How to prevent CO poisoning in a vehicle
As four Asian nationals who were found dead inside a vehicle in the Wilayat of Al Musannah, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) urged the public to avoid keeping vehicles running while sle…
China says ‘no reason to continue’ the war
U.S. President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though China gave no indication it would weigh in.Flying back from…
Dhofar upset Al Shabab, Seeb cruise past Al Nahda
MUSCAT: Round 24 of the Jindal League produced another decisive set of results, with Dhofar boosting their position through a 2-0 win over Al Shabab, champions Seeb delivering a co…
New drone push for marine research
BLURB: From tracking beach litter to studying turtles and marine ecosystems, drone conservation specialist Dr Melissa Duncan-Schiele is helping position Oman at the forefront of en…
Asyad Shipping launches giant crude tanker ‘Bidbid’
SEOUL: Asyad Shipping has launched its new giant crude oil tanker ‘Bidbid’, marking the entry of one of four major vessels set to join its expanding fleet. The move underscores the…