Asia stocks rise on wall street boost
TOKYO: Stocks rose across most of Asia on Thursday, with the chip sector buoyant following a strong rally among U.S. peers overnight and a robust start to Wall Street’s earnings se…
TSMC raises revenue forecast on strong AI demand
TSMC, the world’s biggest producer of advanced chips, raised its full-year revenue forecast on Thursday on a bullish outlook for spending on artificial intelligence, after posting…
Gold to hit $4,400 by 2025
ANZ on Thursday forecast that gold would reach $4,400 per ounce by the end of 2025, driven by mounting geopolitical, economic, and financial uncertainties, alongside expectations o…
Oman marks Women’s Day with strategic focus on empowerment
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman observes Omani Women’s Day on October 17 with this year’s theme “She is Oman” highlighting women’s integral role in national development. The annual c…
Oman receives Japan’s prestigious Shokumon Award for academic contributions
Tokyo: The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has been honoured with the distinguished “Shokumon” award from the University of Tokyo, recognizing its substantial contributions to…
Royal Decree ratifies Oman’s accession to civil, political rights pact
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Thursday issued Royal Decree No 89/2025 on the ratification of the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the “International Covenant on Civil…
Council of Ministers extends congratulations to Omani women
Muscat: The Council of Ministers has extended its heartfelt congratulations to all Omani women on the occasion of Omani Women’s Day, celebrated annually on October 17, marking the…
National Museum marks Omani Women’s Day with free entry for all women
Muscat: In celebration of Omani Women’s Day, the National Museum has announced free entry for all women — citizens and residents — on October 17.The initiative comes as part of the…
Opinion- A different way to think about the Middle East: Right vs. right
My keyboard, so used to criticisms of President Donald Trump, is shocked as I hammer out this column. But Trump genuinely deserves great credit for (belatedly) ramming through the…
SPF reports 1.54 mn beneficiaries by September 2025
Muscat: The Social Protection Fund (SPF) announced that the total number of beneficiaries of social protection benefits in Oman exceeded 1.54 million by the end of September 2025.T…