12th Annual Research Forum honours research excellence
MUSCAT: The 12th Annual Research Forum 2025 was held on Sunday at Al Bustan Palace under the theme ‘Publishing Research, Realising Visions’, bringing together researchers, academic…
Forum calls for strengthening decentralisation
MUSCAT: The ‘Local Administration Forum: Decentralisation and Empowering Governorates – Prospects for Comprehensive and Sustainable Development’ was launched on Sunday under the au…
Lebanese President arrives on Tuesday
General Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, will pay an official two-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman from Tuesday.A statement to this effect was issued by the Diwan…
Seeb cruise to big win over Salalah
MUSCAT: Seeb Club continued their impressive run in the 2025–2026 General Basketball League after securing a dominant 125–48victory over Salalah, in the match hosted at the seconda…
Oman U-23 fall to Iraq and exit early from Gulf Cup
MUSCAT: The Oman Olympic national football team suffered a 2–0 defeat against Iraq in the match played at Aspire Zone Pitch 1, as part of the Gulf U-23 Cup currently hosted by Qata…
Messi dazzles as Miami beat Vancouver to win MLS title
FORT LAUDERDALE, United States: Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to their first ever MLS Cup title on Saturday, playing a starring role in a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whiteca…
Tent Pegging World Cup qualifier kicks off today
MUSCAT: Jordan will host the Tent Pegging World Cup “Jordan 2026”, whose first qualifying round kicks off today (Monday) in Egypt, running from December 8–12, with seven nations pa…
World Sailing Championships conclude today
Al MUSANNAH: The third day of the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships concluded today in the Sultanate of Oman amid rising competitive momentum and the approach of the champ…
When life closes a door, charity opens a window
One moment, you are walking to work with purpose. The next day, the carpet is pulled out from under your feet; a sudden dismissal, and a future that unexpectedly feels ambiguous. I…
Norris takes F1 title as Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi race
Lando Norris claimed his maiden drivers’ championship on Sunday to complete McLaren’s first title double since 1998 with a perfectly-judged drive to finish third behind Red Bull’s…