Oman launches preliminary study on 6G networks
Muscat: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a preliminary study on the deployment of 6G networks.6G is the sixth generation of cellular networks, expecte…
US and Iran receive peace proposal as Trump vows ‘hell’ if Strait stays shut
WASHINGTON/DUBAI: The United States and Iran received the framework of a plan to end hostilities, but Iran rejected immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz, after President Do…
Shop normally, as food supply is steady in Oman: official
Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources (MAFWR) has told people to just shop normally, avoid stockpiling, and trust the assurances given by the competen…
Joint committee debates draft anti-drug law
MUSCAT: The joint committee of the State Council and Majlis Ash’shura held a meeting to discuss the articles of disagreement between the two councils regarding the draft law on com…
SPF clarifies on allowance for families of missing persons
MUSCAT: The Social Protection Fund (SPF) clarified on it the procedures it takes to ascertain the disappearance of an insured person or pensioner, affirming the support disbursed f…
Oman, Iran discuss measures to ensure smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran held a meeting at the undersecretary level in the ministries of foreign affairs of both countries on Saturday.The mee…
How to exchange a damaged banknote? Explained
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has outlined the procedures for exchanging damaged banknotes, reaffirming its commitment to facilitating currency circulation and serving the…
PPP crucial for sustainable food system and food security
Muscat: An effective partnership of both public and private entities is crucial for a safe and sustainable food system and the role of the private sector is inevitable for a nation…
Messi marks new stadium with goal but Miami held by Austin
Miami: Lionel Messi marked the opening of Inter Miami’s gleaming new stadium with a goal as the Major League Soccer champions battled to a 2-2 draw against Austin FC on Saturday.In…
Deshpande, Rajasthan hold nerve to edge Gujarat in IPL
Ahmedabad, India: Tushar Deshpande bowled an excellent last over as Rajasthan Royals edged out Gujarat Titans by six runs to win their second successive match of the IPL season on…