Preserving social bonds amid mental illness
Oman continues to offer something precious: a society held together by family, faith and strong communities. That is not a romantic slogan, but a real social strength: one that des…
US attacks on Iranian tankers spark reprisals
Iran questioned the seriousness of American diplomacy on Saturday in the wake of renewed naval clashes in the Gulf, while keeping Washington waiting for a response to its latest…
UK sending warship ahead of Hormuz mission
London – The UK will send a destroyer to the Middle East ahead of any international mission to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, its defence ministry said Saturday.”Th…
His Majesty receives Arab Cultural Excellence Medal
Muscat: The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) has awarded His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik the Supreme Class of the Arab Cultural Excellenc…
Oman sees 76% growth in digital payments: CBO
The Sultanate of Oman has recorded a growth in the use of Digital Payment Methods by 2025, reflecting a Qualitative Shift in consumer behavior, and a significant growth in commerci…
CAA receives 210 complaints on flight delays
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has registered 731 complaints in 2025, which included 210 complaints regarding flight delays,132 complaints related to flight cancellatio…
Sultan Qaboos Street to get a facelift in Barka
Muscat: The South Al Batinah Municipality, represented by the Afforestation Section, has implemented a series of initiatives to remove dead and deteriorated Sidr trees along Sulta…
US, Iran no closer to ending war
The U.S. and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire, while a U.S. intelligence ana…
German airports warn millions of flights could be cancelled
Berlin – The Association of German Airports (ADV) warned that flights may be cancelled and prices are likely to rise as jet fuel shortages loom. “We fear further flights will be c…
Starmer’s Party suffers stark losses in UK local elections
LONDON — With the right-wing populist Reform UK party headed by Nigel Farage posting significant gains in local elections, Prime Minister Keir Starmer took responsibility Friday fo…