Qasim al Busaidy: A Passion that Captures the Universe and Transforms It into Art and Science
Under the clear skies of Oman stands Qasim bin Hamad al Busaidy, an astronomer and astrophotographer, holding his camera and telescope, turning simple nightly curiosity into a worl…
Germany’s Merz heads to India to bolster ties
BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz left for India on Sunday for a visit to bolster economic and security ties between the top EU economy and the Asian population giant. Both…
Overlooked way to close Africa’s health gaps
BY Ekhosuehi IyahenEvery year, millions of Africans fall into poverty simply because they got sick. A complicated pregnancy, a malaria infection, or an unexpected surgery can push…
Al Amerat claim third straight Beach Soccer title
MUSCAT, JAN 11Al Amerat Club continued its dominance in the Omani Beach Soccer League, clinching the 2025–2026 season title for the third straight time after a thrilling 7–6 victor…
Commemorating Oman’s evolving story
Some moments in a nation’s life arrive not with noise or show, but quietly, carrying the promise of persistence. As the sun rises each January over Oman’s mountains, deserts and se…
Royal directives update social protection schemes with revised income ceilings
Muscat: The Royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to amend the provisions of certain social protection schemes reaffirm the government’s established approach to…
Muttrah crowned Muscat Nights 3×3 champions
MUSCAT, JAN 11The Muttrah Athlete Development Centre team was crowned champions of the Muscat Nights 3×3 Basketball Championship for youth development centres, following an impress…
Tearing up the business plan to build Rwanda’s largest chicken farm
When Shumei Lam first visited Rwanda in 2011, chicken was considered a luxury that most Rwandans could only afford on special occasions.
Confronting protests, Iran vows to strike back if U.S. attacks
DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Tehran threatened on Sunday to retaliate against Israel and U.S. military bases in the event of U.S. strikes on Iran, issuing the warning as Israeli sources said…
HM confers medals in appreciation of national contributions
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has graciously conferred high-ranking medals on a number of distinguished individuals in appreciation of their outstanding roles and contributi…