Weather: Motorists urged to exercise caution on the Adam-Thumrait road
Muscat: Oman Meterology has urged motorists using the Sultan Said bin Taimour Road (Adam-Thumrait road), as there are chances of rainfall of varying intensity, sometimes accompani…
A surprising and easy way to boost your attention span
In 2008, 38 students at the University of Michigan set out on a walk. Half of them wound their way through the trees in Ann Arbor’s Nichols Arboretum for 2.8 miles, while the other…
Why do screens keep you up? It may not be the blue light
Experts have long warned about the dangers of blue light before bed. When exposed via smartphones, TVs, laptops and other devices, our brains suppress the production of the hormone…
Companies are pouring billions into AI. It has yet to pay off.
Nearly four decades ago, when the personal computer boom was in full swing, a phenomenon known as the “productivity paradox” emerged.It was a reference to how, despite companies’ h…
Trump is pushing India back towards China
HONG KONG — It may be another case of the adage: The enemy of my enemy is my friend.Either way, it has come as a welcome surprise for China to see its top global rival, the United…
Australian court fines Qantas $59 million for illegal layoffs
Sydney – An Australian court fined Qantas $59 million on Monday for illegally laying off 1,800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, ending a five-year legal battle over the w…
Razat Farm launches first dedicated agri-tourism project
SALALAH: Razat Farm in Salalah, one of the largest and most established farms in the Sultanate of Oman, has launched a pioneering educational tour programme that opens its gates to…
Reviving home farming boosts food security
Suhar: Although people are living in an era where technology often dominates daily life, a quiet but meaningful eco friendly shift is taking root across Oman as increasing numbers…
Israel kills 18 as Hamas rejectsGaza relocation plan
Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 18 Palestinians on Sunday, including seven people shot dead while waiting to collect food aid.Civil def…
Al Nahda, Al Shabab kick off Elite League with victories
MUSCAT: Al Nahda Club kicked off their campaign in the Elite Football League with a comfortable 3-0 victory over their guests, Samayil, in a match held at Al Buraimi Sports Complex…