BUSINESS FEATURE: Destination-led living gaining momentum in Oman
MUSCAT: In 2026, Oman is witnessing a significant shift in its real estate and urban planning sectors through destination-led living. This concept moves away from traditional “dorm…
Germany and Italy launch new Goethe cultural route
Germany and Italy aim to jointly develop a new cultural route that commemorates German literary giant Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s (1749-1832) famous “Italian Journey”.The plan to…
Zero-carbon approach to drive sustainability
MUSCAT: Guided by its zero-carbon approach, the Sultanate of Oman is making tangible strides in the advancement of environmental and climate mitigation projects and initiatives des…
2nd ME Space Conference showcases Oman’s space ambitions
MUSCAT: The events of the 2nd Middle East Space Conference kicked off yesterday, January 26, 2026, in Muscat, under the auspices of HH Sayyid Dr Kamil bin Fahd bin Mahmood al Said,…
Oman’s cities face the next test: Who pays to keep public spaces alive?
MUSCAT: A debate over how Oman’s cities stay lively after “opening day” is gaining attention as public investment expands into parks and waterfronts and the Sultanate of Oman moves…
K-pop’s Grammy Moment: When 1 in 6 People Demand Their Own Culture
SPF issues new regulation on work injuries and occupational diseases
Muscat: The Social Protection Fund has issued Ministerial Decision No. 1/2026, approving the regulation governing work injuries and occupational diseases, as part of efforts to str…
Puccini’s Tosca Opens at the Royal Opera House Muscat
The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) opens Giacomo Puccini’s much-loved opera Tosca this week in a visually striking production staged by Davide Livermore. Featuring the Orchestra a…
‘Tumouhi’ initiative to support 50 SMEs in first phase
Around 50 Omani entrepreneurs representing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are participating in the second edition of the ‘Tumouhi’ training programme, launched by Oman Arab Ba…
Gold races to $5,100 record peak on frantic safe-haven demand
Gold prices extended their record-setting rally to surge past $5,100 on Monday as central banks and investors sought refuge from geopolitical risks and Trump-induced market volatil…