Women have undertaken big role in national action
Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidy, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, on Thursday delivered a speech on the occasion of Omani Women’s Day, which fa…
Between bullionism, mercantilism, and modern economics
How do economists measure the import and export process for their nation? The answer lies in macroeconomics, under what we call foreign trade policy. Every country faces a fundamen…
Fatal bear attacks in Japan hit record number
TOKYO: Bears have killed a record number of people in Japan this year, the environment ministry said, just as another possible victim was reported missing on Thursday.Experts say t…
Pakistan PM: ‘Ball in Afghan’s court’ for permanent ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s prime minister said “the ball was in the Afghan Taliban’s court” for a permanent ceasefire, a day after a 48-hour truce was called in the wake of deadly cross…
Austrian court gives ex-billionaire Benko two years’ prison for insolvency fraud
INNSBRUCK, Austria: An Austrian court convicted former property billionaire Rene Benko of insolvency-related fraud on Wednesday in his first criminal trial linked to the collapse o…
EU: Drone defenses not ‘optional’ in push to face Russia
Brussels: The EU had no choice but to build up anti-drone defences against Russia, the bloc’s vKaja Kallas said on Thursday, as Brussels unveiled a “roadmap” to prepare for potenti…
Second show jumping event feature top skill, excitement
BARKA: The second Show Jumping Competition of the 2025-26 season took place on Wednesday evening at the Al Rahba Show Jumping Arena. Organised by the Oman Equestrian Federation, th…
Oman U20 team to begin training camp in Muscat
Muscat: The Oman national under-20 football team begins a new phase of technical and physical preparation, as national coach Hamad al Azzani has announced the list of players who w…
OHRC values Royal Decree approving accession to key human rights covenant
The Oman Human Rights Commission highly values the issuance of Royal Decree No. (89/2025), approving the accession of the Sultanate of Oman to the International Covenant on Civil a…
Nepal beat Oman after both teams qualify for T20 World Cup
MUSCAT: Hosts Oman and Nepal booked their tickets for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday after securing top-three finishes in the ICC Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier, f…