Letters from Dutchmen in Oman: Reflections across time
Understanding Arabs was one of the hundreds of books my late father left behind when he passed earlier this year. To my surprise, I recently found it in a box among my parents’ bel…
Inflation: The hidden weapon of capitalism
I still remember, as a child, when my father used to buy the monthly household ration for about RO 70 — and that was enough to sustain a family of six. His monthly income then was…
Anita Khimji, Suhail Khan crowned RAHRC Bridge champs
MUSCAT: The RAHRC Bridge Section buzzed with excitement as 16 bridge enthusiasts gathered for their much-anticipated annual tournament. Eight pairs competed across 14 boards in sev…
Ministry’s Volleyball Shield begins today
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MoCSY) Volleyball Shield for the 2025–26 season begins on Friday, with two anticipated matches at the Al Saadah Sports Complex in…
Women’s basketball team sets sights on November competitions
Muscat: The Oman women’s national basketball team continues its intensive preparations for upcoming regional competitions through a focused training camp currently underway at the…
Significant growth in employment of Omanis in 2024
MUSCAT: Oman’s labour market recorded a solid improvement in 2024, supported by continued government reforms, strategic investments, and the expansion of non-hydrocarbon activities…
Sinner, Auger-Aliassime into last four of ATP Finals
Jannik Sinner reached the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 to qualify from the Bjorn Borg group with a match to spare.World number o…
Oman 3165 expedition launched in Musandam
The Oman 3165 expedition officially launched today in Musandam under the patronage of Ibrahim Al Busaidi, Governor of Musandam, in the presence of officials from various government…
World oil market faces even larger 2026 surplus, IEA says
The global oil market faces an even bigger surplus next year of as much as 4.09 million barrels per day as OPEC+ producers and rivals lift output and demand growth slows, the Inter…
Oman Air clarifies temporary aircraft grounding
Muscat: Oman Air has affirmed its commitment to operating a modern, high-efficiency fleet designed to deliver reliable services and maximum comfort for its passengers. The national…