UN aid chief foresees ‘massive job’ ahead
JERUSALEM: The United Nations’ aid chief took stock of the monumental task of restoring basic necessities in the devastated Gaza Strip on Saturday, as Israel and Hamas exchanged mo…
Omani artists redefine creative spaces
At the heart of Muscat’s vibrant art scene, celebrated Omani visual artist Anwar Sonya is preparing to transform an unconventional space — the lobby of Aloft Muscat — into his next…
Seeb, Dhofar and Al Shabab win in JL round 4
MUSCAT: Al Seeb earned a valuable 2–0 victory over Al Nasr in a match held at the Al Saadah Sports Complex in Salalah, as part of Round 4 of the 2025/2026 Jindal Football League.Th…
Huge crowds mourn Kenya politician Odinga
KISUMU: Vast crowds gathered in western Kenya on Saturday to see the body of a beloved politician, Raila Odinga, for the biggest day of mourning ceremonies that had already claimed…
Pakistan and Afghanistan hold peace talks in Doha
DOHA: Afghanistan and Pakistan were holding peace talks in Doha on Saturday, both sides said, after the South Asia neighbours extended a ceasefire following a week of fierce border…
Gazans eye Rafah border crossing to reopen
GAZA: Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt will reopen on Monday, the Palestinian embassy in Egypt said on Saturday, almost a week after a US-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal…
BALANCING PRIDE AND PRIVACY Omani women step forward in sports
Across Omani universities, female athletes are sprinting towards new opportunities – and into the centre of a national conversation. As more young women join sports clubs, compete…
EDO secures financing to support long-term growth
MUSCAT: Energy Development Oman (EDO) has completed an attractive $1 billion international loan alongside successfully refinancing its Rial Omani loan facilities. Together, the tra…
Rybakina to battle Alexandrova in Ningbo final
NINGBO, China: Elena Rybakina powered into the Ningbo Open final with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jasmine Paolini on Saturday that keeps her chances alive of qualifying for the WTA Fin…
Sirona launches Project Moringa CO2 capture and storage in Oman
MUSCAT: Belgian cleantech startup Sirona Technologies has announced the commissioning of its first Direct Air Capture (DAC) unit as part of Project Moringa — a landmark initiative…