Building a sustainable economy around Omani heritage craft
“Omani heritage crafts are cultural capital that can be transformed into economic value, job opportunities and sustainable ventures,” said Zuwaina bint Sultan al Rashdi, an Omani e…
Tata turmoil shines light on India succession woes
In little over a month, the chairman of India’s corporate giant Tata Group has gone from seeking another term to announcing his departure to returning to the role.The saga around N…
The fading emotional bond of photo albums
If one thing can hold my attention for hours, it is looking at old print photographs. I keep a collection of black-and-white photographs, along with coloured ones that are graduall…
It’s time to cry wolf over AI
“Looks like by April, you know, in theory, when it gets a little warmer, it miraculously goes away.” That’s what President Donald Trump said about the Covid-19 outbreak on February…
New framework to deepen Oman’s capital market
MUSCAT, SEPT 23The Financial Services Authority (FSA) of the Sultanate of Oman has unveiled key features of the executive regulations for the Securities Law, marking a significant…
HM visits Special Economic Zone at Duqm
Duqm: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, paid a visit to the Special Economic Zone at Duqm on Wednesday.During the visit, His Majesty reviewed the economic, investment and devel…
HM’s condolences conveyed to Dubai Ruler
Muscat: On the instructions of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Harib bin Thuwaini Al Said conveyed His Majesty’s condolences on Wednesday to HH Sheikh Mohammed bin…
Airbus forecasts 3,830 new passenger aircraft required for Middle East by 2045
Dubai: The Middle East region will require over 3,800 new passenger aircraft in the next 20 years according to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF). A doubling in the propen…
OECD expects AI boom to help offset energy shock
PARIS: AI-led investment is helping the global economy hold up marginally better than expected this year, but the energy shock is becoming more entrenched, weighing on the outlook…
Autumnal Equinox to bring in cooler temperatures
Muscat: The Autumnal Equinox that the Sultanate of Oman witnessing on Wednesday will let heat to subside while bringing in cooler temperatures in the coming days, according to star…