Hotter months ahead as Oman forecasts above-average temperatures until October
Muscat: Temperatures across the Sultanate of Oman are expected to remain above the long-term climatic average during August, September and October 2026, according to the latest sea…
Oman launches tourism campaign in London
Muscat: Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has launched a new promotional campaign in London, featuring advertisements on 100 taxis and 100 buses across the British capital.Th…
Heatwave days in Oman to increase 20-40% by 2050
The severity of heatwaves in the Sultanate of Oman is projected to increase in the future under all emission scenarios as per the third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) rep…
South Korea’s Lee calls heatwave a national disaster as deaths rise to 19
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged on Tuesday authorities to step up support for people affected by a record heatwave in the country, calling it a national disaster…
Toyota to post its 5th straight profit drop
Toyota is forecast to post a fifth straight quarterly operating profit decline this week, hit by weaker vehicle sales and rising costs, as investors gauge the impact of last week’s…
Ship attacked by a projectile in Hormuz: Report
A vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters news agency.The Liberia-flagged dry bulk ship, Minoan Pioneer, was struck while sailing…
MHT launches campaign to promote Khareef Dhofar 2026
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT), in cooperation with the Office of the Governor of Dhofar and Dhofar Municipality, launched its promotional campaign for the Khareef Dhof…
Trump says Iran is facing ‘last chance
Washington: US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran’s denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a “last chance before decapi…
Saudi Aramco profits soar 44% despite war
Riyadh: Saudi Aramco on Tuesday said its net profit rose 44 percent year-on-year in the second quarter as the Middle East war pushed oil and gas prices higher.Aramco, majority-owne…
Rains are likely in areas around the Hajar Mountains
Muscat: There are chances of scattered heavy thunderstorms accompanied by strong downdraft winds and hail in parts of the Hajar Mountains and adjacent areas, according to Oman Mete…