The gloomy future of Venezuela
Venezuela, a nation once defined by its vast oil wealth and vibrant political landscape, now navigates a period of deep uncertainty. Its trajectory is shaped by internal forces, hi…
Pomegranate season paints Al Jabal Al Akhdhar in shades of red and green
Text & Photos by Yahya Al SalmaniSince mid-August, farmers in Al Jabal Al Akhdhar have been busy harvesting pomegranates in what is being hailed as one of the best seasons in recen…
Al Noor unveils first Arab Forum for the visually impaired
IDRIS AL BALUSHIMUSCAT, OCT 5 Al Noor Association for the Blind announced the launch of the groundbreaking ‘Al Noor in Culture’ Forum, along with a fresh cultural and visual identi…
Oman sees 2.6m visitors in 8 months, a surge in August
Muscat: A total of 2.56 million visitors arrived in the Sultanate of Oman by the end of August this year, compared to 2.69 million during the same period in 2024.According to sourc…
Do it today or regret it tomorrow
Life’s journey is exceedingly long, but the decades of our lives will shortly come to an end. Time flies, and nothing will stop anyone. In life, having family, friends, teachers an…
Food Security Lab 2025 begins
Muscat: Activities of the Food Security Lab 2025 began on Sunday under the patronage of Dr Saud Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.The lab, org…
New iconic tower for Sultan Haitham City
MUSCAT, OCT 5Al Ahly Sabbour Developments is set to reshape the skyline of Sultan Haitham City with the launch of the Wadi Zaha Iconic Tower, a RO 90 million mixed-use development…
Using poetry as a tool for education, empathy and connection worldwide
In 2012, she became the first Omani poet to publish a collection in German, titled Schönheit des Herzens (Beauty of the Heart). This milestone not only marked her international deb…
Gloomy data means problems ahead for Chancellor
The UK economy was hit by a “litany of worrying news” in the three months to September with thousands of jobs lost ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ second autumn Budget. The late…
The AI job disruption: Women at a greater risk than men
The world is at a technological crossroads, with AI disruption expected to reach more than 22% across various industries. By 2030, we are expected to witness a net increase of 78 m…