Forum examines path from assistance to employment
SALALAH: Officials and labour specialists meeting in Salalah on Monday examined how Oman could use social protection to help people move from direct assistance towards sustainable…
Real estate expo spotlights flagship urban projects
SALALAH: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning launched the second edition of Khareef Real Estate Season 2026, reaffirming its commitment to expanding homeownership opportunit…
Modi faces backlashes at India youth protest
NEW DELHI: Indian activists are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over the use of AI-powered surveillance at the largest youth protest in decades, with one co…
Saudi says groups in Iraq targeted territory
Riyadh: The Saudi defence ministry said it intercepted several drones launched by groups in Iraq on Monday, while the groups in Yemen also claimed attacks on Saudi oil infrastructu…
Oman Prosecution warns: sharing tragedy photos is punishable
Muscat: The Public Prosecution has reminded that respecting the privacy of victims of accidents and natural disasters is a a moral duty and a legal obligation as per the law on com…
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A farmer collects tea leaves at a plantation in Meitan County, southwestern China. — AFP
Oman key partner in Europe’s liquid hydrogen ambitions: EcoLog
MUSCAT: Oman is emerging as a pivotal partner in Europe’s ambitions to establish large-scale green hydrogen import corridors, with Dutch-based clean energy developer EcoLog advanci…
Oman Housing Bank launches digital loan platform
SALALAH: Oman Housing Bank has launched the country’s first digital waiting list platform for housing finance, allowing citizens to register electronically for home loan financing…
Oman’s SMEs expand rapidly, boosting private sector participation
MUSCAT: The small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector in the Sultanate of Oman recorded accelerated growth during the first half of 2026, driven by an expanding base of businesses…
TRA seeks views on telecom licensing rules
MUSCAT: Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a public consultation on draft regulations governing licences and permits for telecommunications services,…