S&P’s confirms Oman’s credit rating at BBB- with a stable outlook
NEW YORK: Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed the Sultanate of Oman’s investment-grade credit rating at “BBB-” with a stable outlook, supported by ongoing fiscal consolidation m…
Oman’s space sector gains momentum as investment, companies and jobs surge
MUSCAT: Oman’s space sector is shifting from foundation-building towards commercial growth, with sharp increases in private investment, companies and employment supporting an expan…
Oman win historic double in Asian Games men’s 100m
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman’s athletes Ali al Balushi and Mulham al Balushi made history at the ongoing Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, with the pair completing a silver-bronze fin…
Iran proposes ending war, reopening Hormuz in 7 days
NEW YORK: Iran has submitted a proposal to the United States to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, its foreign minister told media outlets in New York…
Mendis, Wellalage shine as Sri Lanka level England series in thriller
LEEDS, United Kingdom: Dunith Wellalage took three wickets after captain Kusal Mendis hit a fine century as Sri Lanka beat England by 16 runs at Headingley on Thursday in a last-ov…
Zhang makes Games history as Thai, Chinese sprinters win gold
NAGOYA, Japan: Towering teenager Zhang Zhanshuo became the first swimmer in history to win seven golds at a single Asian Games on Friday, as young Thai and Chinese sprinters powere…
Rayan header salvages 1-1 draw between Brazil and Australia
TOWNSVILLE, Australia: A last minute header from Brazilian substitute Rayan salvaged a 1-1 draw with Australia in a thrilling international friendly in Townsville on Friday.Rayan h…
Man City found guilty on all but one of 115 charges, reports say
MANCHESTER, England: Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of the 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, the Athletic and the Times reported…
Qatar, UAE make winning starts in Group B
JEDDAH: The United Arab Emirates opened their Gulf Cup 27 campaign with a 4-0 victory over Yemen, while Qatar defeated defending champions Bahrain 2-0 in Jeddah on Thursday night.T…
Two rifles, one question
Bushra Khalfan’s novel Al Bagh (The Rifle) builds its narrative around two main voices, each following a separate journey until the two finally meet in conflict.The first belongs t…