Commemorative coins to mark 280th anniversary of Al Busaid Dynasty
MUSCAT: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) announced the issuance of two commemorative coins in gold and silver to commemorate the 280th anniversary of the Al Busaid Dynasty (1744-2024…
Ceasefire holds in Gaza ahead of hostage release
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held in Gaza for a third day on Sunday, ahead of the expected release of Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners and an address by US Presid…
The lost art of friendship in a digital world
In an age of speed and screen-bound interactions, true friendship has become one of life’s rarest treasures. Messages travel across continents in seconds, emojis replace words and…
Nizwa, Salalah claim victories in the Youth Basketball League
MUSCAT: The Seeb Club Hall hosted two exciting matchups in the Youth Basketball League for the 2025–2026 sports season, which ended with Nizwa defeating Seeb 71–36 and Salalah over…
Israeli grenade wounds peacekeeper in southern Lebanon
BEIRUT: The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon said on Sunday that one of its members was wounded by an Israeli grenade dropped near a UN position in the country’s sout…
Afghanistan, Pakistan border clashes kill dozens
KABUL: Afghanistan and Pakistan said on Sunday they killed dozens of each other’s troops during a night of heavy border clashes between the two countries. Afghanistan’s Taliban for…
Top Indian content creators in Oman honoured
MUSCAT: Areeb Events and Marketing hosted ‘Rhythms and Colours of India’, a landmark initiative in Oman, recognising Indian content creators for their outstanding contributions acr…
Oman’s ancient copper industry stands as testament to advanced civilization
Al Rustaq: The ancient copper industry in the Sultanate of Oman serves as compelling evidence of an advanced civilization that evolved into a leading industrial power nearly five t…
Duqm airport sees 2.6% growth in passenger traffic
MUSCAT: Passenger traffic through the Sultanate of Oman’s airports — Muscat, Salalah, Suhar and Al Duqm — reached 10,024,998 by the end of August 2025, reflecting a marginal overal…
Oman seeks investment in semiconductor design venture
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has announced an investment opportunity in the ICT sector, represented by a project to establish a semi…