Andrea Bocelli to perform at Milan/Cortina Olympics opening ceremony
Italian star tenor Andrea Bocelli is set to take centre stage at next month’s opening ceremony of the Milan/Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics, marking a poignant return to the Olym…
‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Hamnet’ triumph at Golden Globes
“One Battle After Another” dominated the Golden Globes on Sunday, winning best comedy, while literary adaptation “Hamnet” delivered the night’s biggest surprise by claiming best dr…
Folk Music Festival 2026
The 5th Folk Music Festival, outdoors in the ‘Maidan Al Bahri’ of the Royal Opera House of Musical Arts, was celebrated last weekend for two stellar performances. Before each of th…
Muscat Expressway expansion to be awarded Q1, 2026
The Muscat Expressway Expansion, which is one of the important projects to be undertaken by the Ministry of Transport of Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT), will be…
Humanoid robots go for knockout in high-tech Vegas fight night
Two robots the size of schoolchildren stepped into the ring at BattleBots Arena.The human-like combatants stumbled a bit as they swung and kicked at each other in the Ultimate Figh…
His Majesty issues 16 Royal Decrees
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Monday issued 16 Royal Decrees covering a range of administrative, organisational, and institutional matters.The first Royal Decree…
Aircraft orders backlog estimated at 17,000: IATA
Middle Eastern carriers saw a 9.6 percent year-on-year increase in demand, while capacity increased 9.2 percent year-on-year, and the load factor was 81.4% (+0.3 ppt compared to No…
Nine arrested in Nizwa for reckless driving
Nizwa: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested nine individuals for causing public disturbance and endangering lives by engaging in reckless driving and vehicle racing in Wilayat…
Amerat Tunnel, key road link offered for tender: MTCIT
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) on Monday held a media briefing to highlight a number of ongoing and upcoming projects in the t…
Logistics sector attracted investment worth RO3.4 billion in 10th Five-Year Plan
Investment in the logistics sector during the Tenth Five-Year Plan increased to around RO3.4 billion, it was revealed at the annual media briefing of the Ministry of Transport and…