Oman candidate for Human Rights Council membership
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman reviewed the progress and achievements it has made in the field of human rights since the third Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of human rights in Jan…
Muscat Marathon sets new record
The 12th edition of Discover Oman Muscat Marathon set a new record on Saturday attracting more than 15,000 runners from 94 nationalities over two consecutive days. This year’s edit…
Ukraine, Russia, US agree to more talks
Ukraine and Russia ended two days of US-brokered direct talks on Saturday and agreed to hold more on February 1 in Abu Dhabi, even as Kyiv accused Moscow of undermining the negotia…
Al Sharqiyah South holds ‘Smart Governorates Hackathon’
SUR: The ‘Smart Governorates Hackathon’ concludes on Sunday, in Al Sharqiyah South Governorate, and is held under the slogan ‘Digital Transformation for a Sustainable Future.’Organ…
Oman’s first international handicraftsforum showcases creativity and heritage
CAIRO: Majlis Ash’shura took part in the second plenary session of the second term of the fourth legislative chapter of the Arab Parliament, held at the headquarters of the League…
3 teams take top honours at ‘Oman Game Jam 2026’
MUSCAT: Three teams emerged as winners at the conclusion of the ‘Oman Game Jam 2026’ video game development camp, organised by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Informa…
An ideal space for Omani theatre
MUSCAT: The active presence of theatrical performances within the Muscat Nights 2026 festivities represents one of the most significant entertainment and cultural pillars offered t…
Indian Players’ Dominance at Muscat Nights Chess
MUSCAT, JAN 25Photo by: SALEH AL SHARGI The Muscat Nights International Chess Championship 2026 concluded yesterday evening at the Al Amal Club Hall, after 10 days of high-level co…
Why we like some people at our first meeting
Last weekend, I had a virtual friend visiting from abroad, accompanied by his friend “let’s call him Mr A” whom I had never met before. After being introduced, Mr A and I started t…
Rallies flood Minneapol is streets to protest ICE, businesses close
By Maia Coleman & Talya MinsbergThousands of protesters shut down parts of Minneapolis and St. Paul as hundreds of businesses closed their doors, and workers and students stayed ho…