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…
Backlash won’t stop wearables
Just a year ago, Meta’s camera-equipped Ray-Bans were gaining momentum. Influencers wearing the chic glasses were producing cooking videos, product unboxing videos and travel docum…
Oman’s salt flats poised for wellness tourism
‘In Bad Nauheim, we have proven over centuries that natural brine is far more than a raw material – it is the foundation of a holistic health ecosystem’ – Harald Hock, MD, Bad Nauh…
Details on US-China trade talks to come on Monday
WASHINGTON: The United States is expected to release details on the outcome of trade negotiations with China on Monday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Friday.Pres…
Stocks weather bond volatility, oil eases slightly
Global stocks headed for their best weekly performance since early August on Friday, as AI euphoria and the prospect of an improvement in Middle East energy supplies won out over…
UAE thrash Yemen 4-0 in Gulf Cup
The UAE made a strong start to their Gulf Cup 27 campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Yemen on Thursday at King Abdullah Sports City.Nicolas Gimenez opened the scoring in th…
Qatar beat Bahrain 2-0 in Gulf Cup Opener
Qatar began their Gulf Cup 27 campaign with a 2-0 victory over defending champions Bahrain on Thursday in Jeddah. Khoukhi Boualem opened the scoring in the 61st minute, before Hass…
27th Gulf Cup officially opens in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The 27th Gulf Cup officially opened in Jeddah on Wednesday with a ceremony at King Abdullah Sports City featuring cultural and artistic performances inspired by Gulf herita…
Oman selected among best travel destinations
SINGAPORE: The Sultanate of Oman was selected among the list of best travel destinations for 2027 in the annual list of World Travel Magazine, which encompasses 50 tourist destinat…
His Majesty tours Al Wusta, Al Sharqiyah South
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik paid an inspection tour of a number of wilayats in Al Wusta and Al Sharqiyah South Governorates. This tour embodies the Royal keenness…