Salalah’s story of trade, logistics and Khareef Dhofar Season
Walk along the stone paths of Al Baleed at first light and you can almost hear the old port at work. Long ago, traders weighed frankincense and dates here. Scribes counted the good…
A sector for persons with disabilities
Amidst today’s geopolitical, economic and technological shifts, the world faces challenges that directly affect daily life and long-standing social and economic practices — the ver…
Italy urges compromise as Gaza flotilla defies Israel
Organisers of an international aid flotilla said on Friday they would press on with attempts to break an Israeli naval embargo on Gaza, despite pleas by Italy to accept a compromis…
Oman’s youth driving change
In a country where young people make up the majority of the population, a new wave of leaders is stepping forward. At the Muscat Hub of the Global Shapers Community — an initiative…
5 dairy myths that make experts sour
There is a lot we get wrong about dairy’s nutritional benefits and what it can (and can’t) do for our health.Here are five misconceptions the nutrition experts we spoke with said t…
TikTok: Key things to know
TikTok boasts over a billion users worldwide, including more than 170 million in the United States, it says — nearly half the country’s population.Here is a closer look at the phen…
EU to start new entry/exit system from Oct 12
The new Entry/Exit System (EES) by European countries will start operations on October 12, 2025. Data collection will be gradually introduced at border crossing points, with full i…
Oman signs 3 aviation agreements, MoUs
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Civil Aviation Authority, signed three bilateral air transport agreements today, Monday, September 22, 2025, with the Syrian Arab Republic…
In Mumbai, the largest slum in Asia, is for sale
Mumbai – Stencilled just above the stairs, the red mark in Mumbai’s Dharavi slum is tantamount to an eviction notice for residents like Bipinkumar Padaya.”I was born here, my fathe…
South Asia monsoon: climate change’s dangerous impact
South Asia’s annual monsoon rains sustain more than a billion people, but climate change is making them increasingly erratic and deadly, with poor infrastructure only exacerbating…