Carmakers go back to the ’80s with turbo engines
Does hearing a “1980s rewind” on the radio give you a nostalgic kick while driving? Your modern car might be getting a power kick from another 1980s reprise, and you may not even r…
Oil slumps on hopes of Iran deal
Oil prices skidded, and stocks wobbled on Monday as hopes of a peace deal in the Middle East grew, while the yen jumped suddenly again after the U.S. and Japan confirmed joint in…
ROP steps up safety drive for Khareef Dhofar 2026
SALALAH: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has intensified its security, traffic and coastal safety operations across Dhofar Governorate as part of a comprehensive plan to ensure the saf…
Dhofar’s cloud forests emerge as vital water reservoirs
SALALAH: The cloud forests on the seaward slopes of the Dhofar Mountains do more than create the lush landscape associated with khareef. Research shows that these forests enhance g…
Al Batinah North improves its place in food production
SUHAR: Performance indicators for 2025 confirm continuous growth across various productive sectors in Al Batinah North Governorate, supported by a package of strategic projects, in…
Nama moots production of biofuel
MUSCAT: Nama Water Services is implementing a pilot project to cultivate the camelina plant, one of the most prominent sustainable crops used in the production of biofuel.The proje…
Al Gharif brings Dhofar’s farm heritage to life
SALALAH: A new agri-tourism destination showcasing Dhofar’s rich agricultural heritage is drawing visitors during Khareef Dhofar 2026, offering a unique blend of nature, culture an…
US holds off on fresh Iran attack
CAIRO: President Donald Trump has said the US will hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal can be reached quickly to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions and reopen the Stra…
Greece battles wildfires, as Europe faces tense heat
ATHENS: Greek firefighters battled on Sunday to control a huge wildfire that has destroyed over 100 homes northwest of Athens, while a fresh blaze forced evacuations on the popular…
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill two, hit medical supply warehouses
GAZA CITY: Israeli strikes in Gaza killed two people and significantly damaged a hospital’s medical supply warehouses on Saturday, hospitals, the civil defence agency and the healt…