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…
Construction of five new bridges begins on Sohar–Buraimi road
Al Buraimi: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has commenced the implementation of a project to construct five new bridges on the Sohar–Buraimi R…
US slams China policies on chips but will delay tariffs to 2027
US trade officials determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry, but will wait 18 months to impose tariffs, American…
Gold tops $4,500 for first time on rate cut bets, geopolitics
Gold prices broke past $4,500 in Asian trade Wednesday on optimism that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates next year, and amid rising tensions between the Uni…
Oman remain in 79th spot in final Fifa ranking of the year
MUSCAT: Oman national football team maintained its position at 79th place in the latest Fifa Men’s World Ranking, released on Monday as the final ranking of the year. The Red Warri…
Data governance key to AI security
MUSCAT: The development in AI security is advancing every day, but so are the sophistication and skills of hackers threatening information security across the globe, according to t…
Empowering 600 citizens in life-saving skills
SUHAR: As part of a forward-looking approach to community safety and human capital development, Mawarid launched ‘Monqidh’ (Rescuer) initiative, a large-scale first aid training pr…