European Union puts Mercosur trade deal in doubt
Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said that Brazil will walk away if the trade agreement between the EU and South American trade bloc Mercosur is not finalised this…
What does Muscat Festival Nights 2026 offer?
For many years, we have been accustomed to celebrating the annual Muscat Festival during a season characterised by winter weather and cooler temperatures. In the past, these events…
GCC marks Gulf Statistics Day, highlights unified data vision
MUSCAT: The Statistical Centre of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) marked Gulf Statistics Day on December 24, underscoring the vital role of official statistics in decision-makin…
Asyad Express strengthens last-mile delivery leadership
MUSCAT: Asyad Express, a subsidiary of Asyad Group, is reinforcing its position as a leading provider of last-mile delivery services in Oman and the wider region, supported by a mo…
Oman rolls out waterand wastewater projects
MUSCAT, DEC 24Nama Water Services (NWS), the state-owned integrated water and wastewater utility of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced a wide-ranging package of infrastructure te…
Sultan Qaboos University ranks third in Arab ranking
Muscat: Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) achieved a significant academic milestone by ranking third in the 2025 Arab Ranking for Universities. This regional classification is organiz…
Dollar set for worst year since 2017, yen still in focus
SINGAPORE/LONDON: The U.S. dollar was on the back foot on Wednesday and set for its biggest yearly fall since 2017, possibly with more to come, as investors wagered the Federal Res…
Contenders Senegal, Nigeria start Cup of Nations campaigns with wins
Rabat: Nicolas Jackson scored twice as much-fancied Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations bid with a convincing 3-0 win over Botswana on Tuesday, while Nigeria’s Super Eagles m…
India space agency launches its heaviest satellite
New Delhi: India’s space agency launched its heaviest ever payload on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the deployment “a significant stride” for the space sect…
Sale of unstamped energy drinks to be banned from January
Muscat: The Tax Authority has announced that the sale or circulation of energy drinks and other excise products that do not bear the Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) will be prohibited star…