An election that bets on public good over private gain
The election of Zohran Mamdani in New York City is more than just a local change in leadership; it may signal a turning point in American politics. Mamdani, a 34-year-old self-desc…
A day the heart never forgets
Nations, like people, live through cycles of becoming. They are shaped by memory, guided by choices and strengthened by the character of those who call them home. Oman’s journey re…
Bank Nizwa and Sports Makers sign a partnership to support Oman Socca national team
In a national move that reflects the solidarity between the financial and sports sectors in the Sultanate of Oman, Sports Makers has announced the signing of a strategic partnershi…
Descent into hidden paradise
Last week, my friend Rami invited me to join him and four of his friends for an overnight camping trip in Wadi Al Mazra, followed by an adventure crossing Wadi Manjal, one of its t…
Oman’s aviation sector powers tourism growth and investment
MUSCAT: Oman’s civil aviation sector is playing a pivotal role in boosting tourism and attracting investment through the continuous development of airport infrastructure and the ex…
Pilotless aircraft Laila set for launch readiness trials in Oman
MUSCAT: US aerospace innovator Odys Aviation has announced the successful production of a prototype of Laila, a hybrid-electric, long-range, pilotless aircraft that will soon comme…
Oman accelerates development of smart and sustainable cities
MUSCAT: Oman is accelerating its transition towards smart, sustainable urban development through a series of major national projects aligned with Oman Vision 2040. Led by the Minis…
Oman inks pact with Airbus for launch of OmanSat-1
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MoTCIT) has signed a cooperation agreement with Airbus Defence and Space (ADS) to design, manufacture…
Düzyatan reflects on Ertuğrul’s global reach at DFF
Doha: Turkish actor Engin Altan Düzyatan, best known internationally for his leading role in the historical drama Diriliş Ertuğrul, reflected on the series’ remarkable global impac…
Shrimp fishing season ends in Oman; Ban until August 2026
Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has announced the end of the shrimp fishing season in the Sultanate of Oman for the current year, with the seaso…