Non-oil sector’s contribution to the GCC GDP sees growth
Muscat – The gross domestic product (GDP) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries at current prices reached $2.143 trillion in 2023, down 2.7 percent from $2.202.7 trillion…
Dozens injured after magnitude-6 quake strikes central Indonesia
At least 29 people were injured – including two who are in a critical condition – after a magnitude-6 earthquake struck Sunday morning on the island of Sulawesi in central Indones…
Sohar International plans 100% stake in Bima insurance portal
Sohar International Bank (Sohar International) has sought in-principle approval from the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) to make a non-binding offer of up to 100% of its stake in Insura…
Ooredoo launches Submarine cable landing station
Muscat – Ooredoo has announced the launch of the Salalah Data Centre and submarine cable landing station, a project set to position Oman as one of the region’s most important digit…
International students turn to Asian universities as a refuge
SEOUL, South Korea — For Jess Concepcion, a microbiology student from the Philippines, obtaining a doctorate from a university in the United States had been a dream. It was where m…
Over 30 reported dead in attack on Sudan displacement camp
At least 31 people were killed and 13 wounded when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked a displacement camp in the Sudanese region of North Darfur, the Sudan Docto…
Follow contract terms with consumers: CPA to travel firms
Two cases from separate consumers against a travel agency were resolved with the intervention of the Consumer Protection Authority, which resulted in the refund payment of RO4,720…
Air Canada flights grounded as govt intervenes
Toronto – All Air Canada planes remained grounded late Saturday despite the Canadian government intervening to end a strike by cabin crew members that saw hundreds of flights cance…
Trump drops Ukraine ceasefire demand
Washington – Donald Trump on Saturday dropped his push for a ceasefire in Ukraine in favor of pursuing a full peace accord — a major shift announced hours after his summit with Ru…
Shabab Oman II crew steal the limelight
BREMERHAVEN: The Royal Navy of Oman’s (RNO) ship Shabab Oman II participated in the crew parade held at the Bremerhaven Sailing Festival in the Federal Republic of Germany, on Satu…