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…
Mapping the sense of what’s going on inside
Last year, Ardem Patapoutian got a tattoo. An artist drew a tangled ribbon on his right arm, the diagram of a protein called Piezo. Patapoutian, a neuroscientist at Scripps Researc…
Samsung unveils first triple-folding phone
Seoul – Samsung launched its first triple-folding phone on Tuesday, a special-edition product with an eyewatering price tag, placing it out of the reach of the average consumer.**m…
Saja Boys: The Real Heroes of K-Pop Demon Hunters
Oman’s eyes a surge in visitors from China with a direct flight
The Minister of Tourism, Salim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, spoke about China as a source market for tourism in the Sultanate. Oman’s unique and authentic offering will be appealing…
HM, Belarus President discuss economic partnership
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Monday received Alexander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus, at Al Barakah Palace.During the meeting, areas of investment and…
Oman Air receives new 787-9 Dreamliner
Oman Air has welcomed the newest addition to its fleet, a 787-9, marking its ninth Dreamliner and another important step in the airline’s ongoing growth journey. Since introducing…