Iran, US held official-level talks: Trump
President Donald Trump’ revealed that US and Iranian officials held talks Tuesday for the first time in months, even as he told the United Nations he was still deciding whether to…
HM’s support for medical, pharma sectors to boost welfare of citizens, residents
MUSCAT: Several health sector personnel emphasised that the interest of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, and the attention His Majesty accords to the health sector in the Sult…
US sanctions set to hit Iran airlines, cancellations reported
Tehran: Ever tighter US sanctions intended to cripple Iranian aviation come into force on Wednesday, after Washington vowed to “shut down” Tehran’s carriers and punish anyone doing…
BTS’s Arirang Doesn’t Have a Song Called Arirang. A Japanese Boatman Taught Me Why That Makes Sense
Royal Directives enhance diversification
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Economy pointed out that the Royal Directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, when he presided over the meeting of the Council of Ministers on Tues…
HM’s health initiatives reflect keenness on safety of citizens, residents
MUSCAT: Several health sector personnel emphasised that the interest of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, and the attention His Majesty accords to the health sector in the Sult…
Royal blessing to support local pharma, biomedical firms
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s blessing of the proposal to establish specialised industrial clusters for pharmaceutical industries and medical devices in the econom…
Qatar Foundation, Wilton Park call for global action on sport and social development
International leaders from sport, government, policy, development and civil society have called for a global coalition to turn sport’s potential as a driver of social development i…
Oman sailors ready to take on Asian Games challenge in Japan
MUSCAT, SEPT 22Oman’s national sailing team is ready to begin its campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya after completing an intensive eight-day training camp on Japanese…
Oman fencers impress as mixed shooting team out at Asian Games
MUSCAT, SEPT 22Omani national teams continue their participation in the 20th Asian Games at Aichi-Nagoya in Japan, being held from September 19 to October 4. The fencing team has b…