Thailand releases Cambodian soldiers held since July
PHNOM PENH: Eighteen Cambodian soldiers received a hero’s welcome home on Wednesday, after Thailand released them as part of a truce deal that ended weeks of deadly fighting along…
Russia shows Ukraine’s drone attack at Putin residence
MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry published a video on Wednesday of a downed drone that it said Ukraine launched at President Vladimir Putin’s residence in northwest Russia this we…
Israel to ban aid groups operating in Gaza
GAZA: Israel has said 37 aid organisations will be banned from operating in Gaza from Thursday unless they comply with guidelines requiring detailed information on Palestinian staf…
ROHM lines up dazzling events in January
Muscat: The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) announced that 2026 opens with a rich and varied programme, inviting audiences to begin the new year with performances and events that c…
Embracing new year with positivity, optimism
As we welcome 2026, Oman is filled with optimism and excitement under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.The past five years have seen significant progress…
Between Lines and Landmarks: Inside Issa al Nairi’s Sketchbook
In the margins of a modest journal, worlds quietly unfold. Some pages hold buildings caught mid-light, others trace mountain lines, passing streets, or faces borrowed from film. Fo…
Businesses in Ireland confident heading into 2026
Irish businesses in the European Union expect tariffs to have an impact on the wider economy in 2026, but very few see them as a direct threat to their own operations.A survey by t…
Strengthening Oman’s position on the global tourism map
For several decades, the government has been making strenuous efforts to develop the tourism sector and expand its reach to include all Omani governorates. However, the sector’s co…
His Majesty visits Cyber Defence Centre
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, paid a Royal visit on Wednesday to the Cyber Defence Centre in the Governorate of Muscat. During the visit, His…
Royal Decree on mandatory premarital medical examination
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Wednesday issued Royal decree No 111/2025 on Regulation of Premarital Medical Examination.Article (1) states that every Omani wishin…