Libraries in Oman guard knowledge and identity in the digital age
MUSCAT: Libraries in Oman stand as vital pillars of the nation’s cultural landscape, preserving collective memory and documenting history. They serve as beacons of knowledge and ci…
Ministry of Information’s Ayn platform enhances Omani and Arab e-content
FRANKFURT: A number of visitors to the Sultanate of Oman’s pavilion at the Frankfurt International Book Fair 2025 commended the digital content, e-books, audiobooks and children’s…
Oman’s foreign investment surges past RO 30 billion
MUSCAT: Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Sultanate of Oman reached approximately RO 30.279 billion by the end of the second quarter of 2025, with fresh inflows totalling RO 3…
UN aid chief foresees ‘massive job’ ahead
JERUSALEM: The United Nations’ aid chief took stock of the monumental task of restoring basic necessities in the devastated Gaza Strip on Saturday, as Israel and Hamas exchanged mo…
Omani artists redefine creative spaces
At the heart of Muscat’s vibrant art scene, celebrated Omani visual artist Anwar Sonya is preparing to transform an unconventional space — the lobby of Aloft Muscat — into his next…
Seeb, Dhofar and Al Shabab win in JL round 4
MUSCAT: Al Seeb earned a valuable 2–0 victory over Al Nasr in a match held at the Al Saadah Sports Complex in Salalah, as part of Round 4 of the 2025/2026 Jindal Football League.Th…
Huge crowds mourn Kenya politician Odinga
KISUMU: Vast crowds gathered in western Kenya on Saturday to see the body of a beloved politician, Raila Odinga, for the biggest day of mourning ceremonies that had already claimed…
Pakistan and Afghanistan hold peace talks in Doha
DOHA: Afghanistan and Pakistan were holding peace talks in Doha on Saturday, both sides said, after the South Asia neighbours extended a ceasefire following a week of fierce border…
Gazans eye Rafah border crossing to reopen
GAZA: Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt will reopen on Monday, the Palestinian embassy in Egypt said on Saturday, almost a week after a US-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal…
BALANCING PRIDE AND PRIVACY Omani women step forward in sports
Across Omani universities, female athletes are sprinting towards new opportunities – and into the centre of a national conversation. As more young women join sports clubs, compete…