Gold price hits record high
Hong Kong – Gold prices shot to a record high on Monday as investors grew increasingly optimistic that the US Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates through next year….
After the Louvre, a new theft rattles France
A silver steward at the French presidential palace is facing charges of stealing “heritage property” after about a hundred precious silverware and tableware items went missing and…
She fell in love with ChatGPT. Then she ghosted it
It was an unusual romance. In the summer of 2024, Ayrin, a busy, bubbly woman in her 20s, became enraptured by Leo, an artificial intelligence chatbot that she had created on ChatG…
Bait AlGhasham–DarArab Translation Prize unveils 2026 shortlists
MUSCAT: The Bait AlGhasham–DarArab International Translation Prize on Sunday announced the shortlists for its 2026 cycle across three categories — Translators, Authors and Omani Pu…
GREEN INNOVATION
Green innovation is becoming one of the most important ways countries deal with environmental challenges while continuing to grow their economies. In Oman and across the Arab regio…
OIA-backed tuna, sardine canning facility emerges as regional leader
MUSCAT: The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has played a pivotal role in establishing a major tuna and sardine canning facility in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm through its sub…
Second ‘Governorates’ Ambassadors’ Forum in Al Dakhiliyah
MUSCAT: The Projects, Tenders and Local Content Authority, in cooperation with the Office of the Governor of Al Dakhiliyah, will organise the second ‘Governorates’ Ambassadors’ For…
GCC week features products made by male and female inmates
MUSCAT: Gulf Inmates Week, a week-long exhibition dedicated to showcasing the artistic, creative and technical skills of prison inmates, opened at the Mall of Oman on Sunday. The e…
GCC Junior Golf Championship kicks off at Ghala Golf Club
MUSCAT: The GCC Junior Golf Championship for girls and age categories Under 13 and Under 16 for boys and girls gets today Monday morning at Ghala Golf Club, hosted by the Sultanate…
Salim wins Rally Oman Baja sprint
After a day of excitement and fierce competition among the drivers, Salim al Touqi and his navigator Issa al Wardi won the Rally Oman Baja sprint title after finishing first in the…