Safeguarding psychological security at home paramount
MUSCAT: Amid a torrent of news, social media posts and unverified information, mental health specialists warn that overexposure to distressing content can heighten anxiety, particu…
EU, GCC urge Iran to end attacks
BRUSSELS: EU and Gulf ministers called following crisis talks on Thursday for Iran to immediately end “indiscriminate” attacks across the region in retaliation for US-Israeli attac…
Impurity in the Right Place: What “Blue Eye Samurai” Taught Me About Raising a Mixed-Heritage Daughter
Oman’s CAA bans use of drones until further notice
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has decided to suspend all operating permits for unmanned aircraft (drones), whether for governmental, commercial, or recreational purposes, as w…
Flights to India: Air India Express to resume
India’s budget airline, Air India Express, will resume flight operations to and from Muscat from March 3, 2026.Meanwhile, its flights to and from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arab…
HM, leaders call for return to dialogue
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik had telephone conversations with President General Joseph Aoun of the Lebanese Republic, Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and…
Unesco reviews Oman’s AI governance readiness
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has issued a report assessing the Sultanate of Oman’s readiness to expand the scope of a human rights-…
Experts stress school attendance in Ramadhan
MUSCAT: During Ramadhan, daily routines naturally shift. Sleep patterns change, evenings stretch longer, and mornings can feel more demanding. Amid these adjustments, maintaining r…
From Nigeria to Senegal: Investor unpacks West Africa’s agribusiness opportunities
Tosin Ojo, a partner at Sahel Capital, shares her insights on successfully investing in West Africa’s agribusiness sector.
Iran armed forces chief of staff killed in US, Israeli strikes
Iran’s armed forces chief of staff Abdolrahim Mousavi was killed along with other senior generals in US and Israeli strikes on the country, state TV reported on Sunday.State TV li…