What do you know about Bhutan?
Bhutan is a kingdom nestling in the Himalayas between India and China.The Bhutanese name for Bhutan, Druk Yul, means “Land of the Thunder Dragon,”.The Wangchuck hereditary monarchy…
Indian rupee sinks to all-time low; Omani rial crosses 233 mark
Muscat: The Indian rupee plunged to a new record low on Tuesday, breaching 233 against the Omani rial for the first time, marking a significant moment in currency markets and offer…
Oman set to host the largest sailing event for persons with disabilities
The Wilayat of Mussanah is set to host on Wednesday the world’s largest and most significant sailing championship dedicated to persons with disabilities, as the inaugural 2025 Worl…
Oman marks UAE’s 54th National Day at Al Buraimi border post
Al Buraimi: The Khatm Al Shiklah border post in Al Buraimi Governorate marked the 54th Union Day of the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, celebrating the strong and enduring ties be…
Fourth edition of Green Hydrogen Summit Oman kicks off
Muscat: Events of the fourth edition of the Green Hydrogen Summit Oman (GHSO) kicked off here on December 1 under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals. Organized by…
Contract awarded for Muttrah Square Project in Muscat
Muscat: Muscat Municipality has announced the awarding of the contract for construction works for the “Muttrah Square” project.The project includes an iconic U-shaped bridge spanni…
His Majesty receives Bhutan PM
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace to the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay.Both sides discussed prospects of cooperation between th…
Royal Hospital launches shuttle bus service
Muscat: The Royal Hospital, in collaboration with Mwasalat, has launched a free shuttle bus service within the hospital campus to facilitate the movement of employees, visitors, a…
Hong Kong contractors used unsafe netting: officials
HONG KONG — Hong Kong officials said on Monday that contractors at the ill-fated housing estate where a fire killed more than 150 people had blanketed buildings with substandard sc…
Sleep apnea linked to Parkinson’s disease: Study
In a study published last week in JAMA Neurology, researchers linked obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes temporary pauses in breathing during sleep, with Parkinson’s d…