‘Shakhti’ intensifies into category 1 cyclone, 330km away from Oman’s coasts
Muscat: The Oman Meteorology Office said the tropical system ‘Shakhti’ has intensified into Category 1 tropical cyclone over the northwestern Arabian Sea, about 330 kilometres away…
Oman welcomes US efforts on Gaza ceasefire
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed the efforts led by the United States of America, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, to halt the war in the Gaza Strip and re…
Al Gharif opens door to sustainable agricultural tourism in Dhofar
SALALAH: The Al Gharif tourism project, implemented and managed by a group of Omani entrepreneurs with the support of Dhofar Municipality, is set to transform the tourism landscape…
Oman wins global recognition for Social Protection excellence
KUALA LUMPUR: Oman has earned international acclaim for its pioneering role in social protection, with the Social Protection Fund (SPF) receiving three Certificates of Excellence f…
Online scam rises by 50 per cent in first half
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police (ROP), represented by the Directorate-General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations, said cyber fraud crimes in Oman surged by 50 per cent during t…
Chronic pain emerges as key health challenge
MUSCAT: Gaba Clinic, in association with the Muscat Family Physicians’ Group, organised a medical conference on ‘Chronic Pain Management’ at Intercity Hotel, Al Khuwair, on Septemb…
Oman participates in Unesco Mondiacult 2025 in Spain
BARCELONA: The Sultanate of Oman took part in the Unesco World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (Mondiacult 2025), being held in Barcelona, Spain. The co…
Israel still operating in Gaza
GAZA: Israel said on Saturday its troops were still operating in Gaza and warned residents not to return, despite calls from the families of Israeli hostages and US President Donal…
The flight from wonder
When I ran my schools in Cambridge, I resisted conformity. There was no dress code, no obsession with hair length or colour. My role was to guide students through their examination…
A protestor stands in a truck with a sign reading “Stop genocide Gaza” in a demonstration in Lille, northern France. — AFP