Unesco reviews Oman’s AI governance readiness
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has issued a report assessing the Sultanate of Oman’s readiness to expand the scope of a human rights-…
Experts stress school attendance in Ramadhan
MUSCAT: During Ramadhan, daily routines naturally shift. Sleep patterns change, evenings stretch longer, and mornings can feel more demanding. Amid these adjustments, maintaining r…
From Nigeria to Senegal: Investor unpacks West Africa’s agribusiness opportunities
Tosin Ojo, a partner at Sahel Capital, shares her insights on successfully investing in West Africa’s agribusiness sector.
Iran armed forces chief of staff killed in US, Israeli strikes
Iran’s armed forces chief of staff Abdolrahim Mousavi was killed along with other senior generals in US and Israeli strikes on the country, state TV reported on Sunday.State TV li…
UN nuclear agency to hold extraordinary meeting on Iran Monday
The United Nations’ nuclear agency will hold an extraordinary meeting on Iran on Monday in the wake of the US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic, aimed in part at Tehran’s ato…
Oil shock threat as markets open on Monday: Analyst
Global markets are heading into a high-risk open on Monday after US President Donald Trump confirmed that American forces have begun major combat operations against Iran, dramatic…
Duqm Port targeted by two drones
A security source reported that the Duqm commercial port was targeted by two drones, one of which struck a mobile workers’ accommodation, resulting in an expatriate worker being in…
Shipping firms tell vessels to steer clear of Gulf
Two major shipping groups on Saturday suspended navigation through the Gulf as conflict flared between the United States, Israel, and Iran.The announcements came as Iran’s Revoluti…
GCC airports hit by flight cancellations, Oman least affected
The Iran crisis has unleashed severe disruption to global aviation. Major Middle Eastern airports – including Dubai, the world’s busiest international travel hub – were shut after…
Iran president, 2 officials to lead transition after Khamenei’s death: state TV
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two top other officials will lead Iran in the transitional period following the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, state television repor…