Met reports cooler November compared to last year
A new climate report released today by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) shows a clear and widespread drop in minimum temperatures across the Sultanate during the first ten days o…
Philippines vows arrests over bogus flood control projects
The Philippines’ president vowed on Thursday that those behind bogus flood control projects will be arrested before Christmas, days after deadly back-to-back typhoons left swathes…
Omani Ambassador to Iran takes oath before HM
Before His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sayyid Yarub bin Qahtan bin Nasser al Busaidi, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Islamic Republic of Iran,…
India announces $5 billion to cushion US tariff impact
New Delhi: India has unveiled a $5 billion plan to boost export competitiveness as it reels under punishing US tariffs.Washington has tied issues of war and peace to trade, slappin…
EA conducts national study on treated water quality
The Environment Authority is carrying out a comprehensive national study to analyze the quality of treated water from 217 wastewater and industrial treatment plants across the Sult…
GCC approves pilot launch of one-stop travel for citizens
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday approved the first phase of a “One-Stop” travel system, allowing citizens to complete all travel procedures at a single point.The GCC…
Oman ready to host World Cup of Snookers
MUSCAT: The Oman Billiards and Snooker Committee (OBSC) has announced that the Sultanate of Oman is fully prepared to host the World Snooker Championship (Men’s and Teams), to be h…
Red Warriors in good shape to face Sudan in friendly
MUSCAT: Red Warriors are all set to meet Sudan in their first friendly preparatory match scheduled on Friday as part of the underway domestic camp to gear up for Fifa Arab Cup Qata…
Royal Hospital conducts artificial heart transplant
MUSCAT: An Omani medical team from the National Heart Centre, Royal Hospital, has successfully performed an artificial heart transplant on a patient (a woman) suffering from severe…
Sixers edge Celtics while Thunder reach NBA-best 11-1
NEW YORK: Tyrese Maxey and hometown hero Justin Edwards sparked the Philadelphia 76ers over Boston 102-100 on Tuesday while reigning champion Oklahoma City improved their NBA-best…