Moving from energy crisis to energy security with renewables: IRENA
The strategic deployment of renewables has provided enhanced resilience in the face of the current energy crisis by several countries, according to a new policy advisory from the I…
GCC to continue with joint tourism initiatives
Muscat: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism ministers held a meeting via video conference recently to follow up on the latest developments in the region and review the reper…
ISM students shine at Innovation Hackathon 2026
A group of students from the Indian School Muscat won the Innovation hackathon conducted by Middle East College recnetly.The Team FASEELA, comprising Mohammed Maaz Quadri (Class 10…
Queiroz named Ghana coach ahead of World Cup
Ghana have appointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach, the country’s football association said on Monday, with the Portuguese set to make his fifth consecutive World Cup appearance….
Leeds grab 2-1 win over Manchester United as Martinez sees red
MANCHESTER, England: Leeds United’s Noah Okafor scored twice as his side grabbed a morale-boosting 2-1 Premier League away win over bitter rivals Manchester United, who had Lisan…
Amsterdam, Beijing are among the destinations launched in 2025
Oman Airports continued to strengthen its position as a key operator and enabler of the aviation ecosystem, achieving notable growth in 2025. Passenger traffic across the Sultanate…
Oman Air achieves profitability for the first time in 15 years; bank loans reduced
Musscat: Oman Air, which launched a comprehensive transformation programme in 2023, reported an EBITDA of RO 3.2 million for 2025, positive for the first time in 15 years. The airl…
SalamAir reports EBITDA RO6.6 million for 2025
Muscat: SalamAir recorded operational performance in 2025 by transporting more than 3.4 million passengers and operating over 22,000 flights across a network of more than 40 destin…
HM receives Botswana president, witnesses cooperation agreements
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received the President of the Republic of Botswana at Al Barakah Palace on the occasion of his working visit to the Sultanate of Oman….
Sesame cultivation project launched in Najd
Muscat: The Directorate General of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in Dhofar has announced a sesame cultivation expansion project in the Najd area aimed at enhancing fo…