A World Cup that will have more hosts and teams than ever
The 2026 World Cup, once a dot on the horizon, starts to come into full view this week. With qualification now mostly wrapped up, the draw for the tournament is Friday at the John…
Foreign Ministry explains: Filipinos to be exempted from tourist visas
A spokesperson for the Consular Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Republic of the Philippines will be added to the list of countries exempt from tour…
Could Trump bring Japan’s tiny cars to America?
They’re lean. They’re pint-size. They’re oh so cute.They’re Japan’s beloved kei microcars and trucks. And they have an unlikely new fan: President Donald Trump.Trump calls the cars…
India nightclub fire kills 25 in Goa
Mumbai – A fire that ripped through an Indian nightclub in the popular tourist resort region of Goa killed 25 people, the state’s chief minister said Sunday.Tourists were among the…
RAM launches forum to strengthen decentralisation and governorates
MUSCAT, DEC 6Under the auspices of Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al Busaidy, Minister of Interior, and in partnership with the Ministry of Interior, the Royal Academy of Management (RAM…
New Al Seeb blood Donation Centre opens
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health has announced the launch of the Al Seeb Blood Donation Centre at Al Araimi Boulevard, starting Sunday, December 7. Aimed at promoting a culture of bl…
India caps airfaresas crisis persists
India capped airfares on Saturday as hundreds of passengers gathered outside Bengaluru and Mumbai airports after IndiGo cancelled 385 flights on the fifth day of a crisis at the co…
Qatar, Egypt call for next steps in Gaza ceasefire
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Foreign Ministry, participated in the 23rd Doha Forum 2025, held under the theme “Establishing Justice: From Promises to Tangible Reality,…
Muscat emerges as a national leader in government digital transformation
MUSCAT: Digital transformation is advancing rapidly across the Sultanate of Oman, building an integrated digital ecosystem that enhances government efficiency, elevates service qua…
Nizwa and Seeb win in the Junior Basketball League
MUSCAT, DEC 6Nizwa and Seeb continued their strong form in the Junior Basketball League for the 2025–2026 season, with the former securing a valuable 58–44 victory over Masirah, wh…