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…
Trump: US, China aligned on Iran deal push
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, held a telephone conversation with Dr Fuad Hussein, during which he congratulated him on his reappointment as Foreign Minister o…
Oman U20 fall to Egypt in opening friendly
MUSCAT: Oman’s national youth football team began their overseas camp in Egypt with a useful competitive test, despite suffering a 2-1 defeat against Egypt U20 in their first inter…
Nasser al Jabri attends Badminton Asia Coach Xceleration Programme
MUSCAT: Oman badminton coach Nasser bin Sulaiman al Jabri, is currently taking part in the prestigious Badminton Asia (BA) Coach Xceleration Programme, which is underway in Malaysi…
FROM INVASION TO DEFEATManifestations of the Portuguese occupation in Omani poetry
Poetry accompanied Oman throughout its long historical journey. Omani poets documented major events and preserved many of the defining moments that shaped the country across differ…