Embassies host diplomatic hike to mark National Day
MUSCAT: On the occasion of National Day, the Embassies of Nepal and the People’s Republic of China in Muscat jointly organised a ‘Diplomatic Hiking’ event along the scenic Mutrah–R…
Sayyid Theyazin to lay stone for RO 1.7 billion projects
MUSCAT: HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, on Monday, will preside over the laying of the foundation stone for the Joud project in Sulta…
Ogier wins record-equalling ninth world rally title
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Sebastien Ogier won an “incredible” ninth world rally title on Saturday to draw level with the record haul of his French compatriot Sebastien Loeb.Ogier, 41,…
OETC appointed to lead FEED for Oman’s green hydrogen transmission assets
MUSCAT: Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), the operator of the Sultanate of Oman’s power transmission system, has announced that it has been tasked by the authorities wi…
Oman, Botswana ink major deals across energy, minerals and investment
GABORONE: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Botswana have taken the first step towards a long-term economic and investment partnership, signing four agreements in the energ…
Three-way tie for lead at Australian PGA as Scott stays in hunt
BRISBANE, Australia: Spain’s David Puig, Portugal’s Ricardo Gouveia and Anthony Quayle shared a one-shot lead at the Australian PGA Championship on Saturday with local heroes Min W…
Grizzlies overtake Clippers but fail to advance in NBA Cup
MEMPHIS: Jaren Jackson Jr scored 24 points and Zach Edey grabbed 19 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies rally to a 112-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA Cup play…
Lethal virus hits last rare blue macaws in Brazil wild
Rio de Janeiro: The only wild specimens of a rare blue parrot, which were recently returned to their natural habitat, have been diagnosed with an incurable, likely lethal virus, Br…
Tiny teeth, big impact
Parents cherish that magical moment when the first tiny tooth appears. But soon after, many think, “It’ll fall out anyway”. The truth is, milk teeth play an essential role in a chi…
The amazing world of twins
I have recently travelled on a holiday to Vietnam with my twin sons. It was a great opportunity to enjoy nature, learn about Vietnamese culture and heritage, and equally, get to kn…