Foreign Minister meets Asian ambassadors on regional war
Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister Met in Muscat on Thursday with the ambassadors of several Asian countries accredited to the Sultanate of Oman, as part of…
Africa’s Business Heroes launches 8th edition with $1.5m in funding available for African entrepreneurs
Africa’s Business Heroes is calling on African entrepreneurs who are building businesses defining the continent’s future.
Oman’s medicinal plants take centre stage on World Wildlife Day 2026
On March 3, 2026, as the world observes World Wildlife Day under the theme “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods,” Oman offers a compelling ex…
How Ramadan Nights Affect Hormones and Energy
Ramadan carries a distinct rhythm of life, where evenings extend beyond Taraweeh prayers and become an integral part of the month’s social and spiritual atmosphere. Yet this shift…
Safeguarding psychological security at home paramount
MUSCAT: Amid a torrent of news, social media posts and unverified information, mental health specialists warn that overexposure to distressing content can heighten anxiety, particu…
EU, GCC urge Iran to end attacks
BRUSSELS: EU and Gulf ministers called following crisis talks on Thursday for Iran to immediately end “indiscriminate” attacks across the region in retaliation for US-Israeli attac…
Impurity in the Right Place: What “Blue Eye Samurai” Taught Me About Raising a Mixed-Heritage Daughter
Oman’s CAA bans use of drones until further notice
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has decided to suspend all operating permits for unmanned aircraft (drones), whether for governmental, commercial, or recreational purposes, as w…
Flights to India: Air India Express to resume
India’s budget airline, Air India Express, will resume flight operations to and from Muscat from March 3, 2026.Meanwhile, its flights to and from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arab…
HM, leaders call for return to dialogue
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik had telephone conversations with President General Joseph Aoun of the Lebanese Republic, Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and…