Zakat conference, exhibition kicks off in Suhar
SUHAR: The activities of the 4th Zakat Conference and Exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, kicked off today in the Wilayat of Suhar, Al Batinah Nor…
SPF advances monthly allowances project for internal scholarships
MUSCAT: The Social Protection Fund (SPF) affirmed that registration for the monthly allowances service for students under the internal scholarship system covers all students, wheth…
Civil Defence boosts emergency cover as Sarb season draws visitors
TAQAH: Civil Defence and Ambulance teams are maintaining an enhanced field presence in Jibjat as visitor activity in Dhofar shifts from the Khareef season to Sarb, when clearer wea…
Registration for Haj 2027 begins today
MUSCAT: The online registration for Haj 2027, corresponding to Hijri year 1448H, will begin on September 28, the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs announced.“Both Omani citiz…
Oscar-winner fears being movedby AI actor
French actress Marion Cotillard said on Thursday she feared the day she might be emotionally moved by an actor created by artificial intelligence, as debate grows over AI’s impact…
Met Opera to give New Yorkers free tickets in affordability push
New York’s Metropolitan Opera will give away thousands of tickets to open the prestigious cultural institution up to people who could not otherwise afford it, Mayor Zohran Mamdani…
When AI thinks for us: The risk of cognitive surrender
By KV Ch Madhu Sudhana RaoThe writer is AI researcher based in the USAAs AI applications in education continue to expand, students and teachers use AI applications to research, mak…
Al Wusta, Al Batinah North firms seek partnerships
HAIMA: A delegation of 15 business owners and entrepreneurs from Al Wusta will visit North Al Batinah on Tuesday and Wednesday to explore investment opportunities and strengthen co…
Trade office guides Omani firms into US market
MUSCAT, SEPT 27The Oman Trade Office US (OTO US) is working with about 110 Omani companies seeking access to the US market and has held around 370 sessions over the past year, its…
Oman targets price stability amid global shocks
MUSCAT, SEPT 27Inflation has taken on greater importance in the Sultanate of Oman in 2026 as price pressures rise from the previous year, alongside continued economic growth and go…