What are main issues of expats in Oman handled by OHRC?
The few complaints handled by the Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) related to monthly wages, transfer to a new employer, passport recovery, and the provision of travel tickets….
Oman reaffirms support for UN maritime efforts
Muscat: Oman has reiterated its full support for the UN Security Council’s efforts and UN-led initiatives aimed at addressing maritime challenges and threats, calling for enhanced…
Once a death sentence, this heart condition is finally treatable
When James Hicks, 75, was diagnosed with heart failure, it felt like the beginning of the end.Hicks, a former railroad worker from Rogers, Arkansas, had quietly dealt with various…
Passwords under threat as tech giants seek tougher security
Paris – Fingerprints, access keys, and facial recognition are putting a new squeeze on passwords as the traditional computer security method, but are also running into public hesit…
Perplexity offers to buy Google’s Chrome browser for $34.5 billion
In an unlikely bid that shows the growing brashness of young artificial intelligence companies, the AI startup Perplexity has made an unsolicited offer to buy Google’s Chrome web b…
India reels from US tariff hike threat
Mumbai – Indian exporters are scrambling for options to mitigate the fallout of US President Donald Trump’s threatened tariff salvo against the world’s most populous nation.Many wa…
Khareef Dhofar sees 7% increase in visitors
SALALAH: The number of visitors to the Khareef Dhofar Season from June 21 to July 31, reached approximately 442,100, a 7 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024 when…
Israel bombards Gaza City
Israeli planes and tanks kept bombarding eastern areas of Gaza City overnight, killing at least 11 people, witnesses and medics said on Tuesday, with Hamas leader Khalil al Hayya d…
Is lemon water a healthy drink or just a myth?
In recent years, warm lemon water in the morning has transformed from a simple home remedy to a global health trend embraced by millions to kickstart their day.Social media platfor…
Seeb take on FC Goa for AFC Champions League spot
MUSCAT, AUG 12The champions of 2022 AFC Cup, Seeb club, are all set to take another giant leap in their continental journey as they will face India’s FC Goa on Wednesday in a decis…