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…
Iran internet blackout is longest nationwide shutdown on record: NetBlocks
Iran’s internet blackout, first imposed well over a month ago, is now the longest nationwide shutdown on record, according to the monitor NetBlocks.”Iran’s internet blackout is now…
Iran strikes hit energy infra in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait
Dubai – Critical infrastructure across the Gulf came under attack from Iran on Sunday, with damage reported at civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait….
The one man whose ‘lucrative presidency’ is not enough
Donald Trump was born to Fred and Mary Anne Trump in 1946, in the wealthy Jamaica Estates, in the borough of Queens, New York. A “rebellious and braggadocious personality,” in his…
Renewables near 50%: A turning point for global energy
The global energy transition has crossed a symbolic threshold. In 2025, renewable energy capacity reached 5,149 gigawatts, accounting for 49.4 per cent of total installed electrici…
The psychological impacts of performance evaluation systems
A few weeks ago, a colleague shared a photograph on social media of him holding a piece of paper informing his patients that his recent performance evaluation had rated him as ‘Goo…