Iranian FA chief says FIFA guarantees over IRGC respect essential for WC trip
Iranian FA (FFIRI) chief Mehdi Taj says FIFA must guarantee that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is not insulted by the United States if the national team is to tra…
Saka sends Arsenal past Atletico into CL final
LONDON: Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the second time in their history with a 1-0 home win over Atletico Madrid sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory in the semi-fina…
Mexico’s Tigres book CONCACAF Champions Cup final berth
Monterrey, Mexico: Mexico’s Tigres UANL booked their place in the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Tuesday after defeating Major League Soccer side Nashville to wrap up a 2-0…
US says Iran ceasefire holds despite attacks
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, and Yvette Cooper, British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, discussed in a telephone call t…
Aflaj system endures as living water heritage
MUSCAT: Despite rapid urban expansion across Muscat Governorate, the traditional aflaj irrigation system continues to stand as a powerful testament to Omani ingenuity in water mana…
Apricot season revitalises local economy, boosts tourism
MUSCAT: Between the white blossoming of apricots in January and the short harvest season that begins in May — lasting approximately 10 days — Wakan village in the Wilayat of Nakhal…
Coffee mood
In a fast-paced world where quiet moments are increasingly rare, coffee is no longer just a quick morning fix. For today’s youth, it has evolved into a personal ritual — one that b…
Muscat ranks safest city in the Arab world
MUSCAT: Muscat has further strengthened its global standing as one of the most stable and safest cities in the world, securing the first place in the Arab world and 11th globally i…
Greater Muscat joins Global Business Districts Innovation Club
MUSCAT: The Greater Muscat Structure Plan has joined the Global Business Districts Innovation Club as its 15th international member and the first from the Middle East region. This…
Coach Hamood eyes final rounds at Beach Handball Worlds
MUSCAT: The experienced Oman head coach, Hamood al Hasani, voiced confidence that the national beach handball team will deliver a strong performance at the upcoming 2026 IHF Beach…