National Competitive Committee reviews efforts to strengthen rankings
MUSCAT: The National Competitiveness Committee (NCC), meeting for the second time this year, reviewed recent trends in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) and designated the…
GCC banking sector remains resilient with strong HI performance
MUSCAT: Banks across the Gulf region maintained a strong performance in the first half of the year, with sustained profitability, asset quality, and capitalization all improving. T…
3 groups bid for Oman’s thermal power projects
MUSCAT: A competitive tender for the development of one of Oman’s largest thermal power generation projects has attracted a trio of bids, Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (…
The power of art to transform the coastal town of Al Mussanah
In the early morning light, Al Mussanah’s narrow streets teemed with activity. Fishermen unloaded their boats, local vendors arranged their stalls, and artists gathered at the hear…
Pact inked to build first mosque using 3d-print in Salalah
Salalah: An agreement was signed on Thursday in Dhofar Governorate to implement a project to build a mosque by using 3D printing technology.The design of the building of al Khair M…
Oman condemns Israeli attack on Sumud Flotilla
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman condemned and denounced the Israeli attack on the Global Sumud Flotillaloaded with urgent humanitarian aid heading for the Gaza Strip, viewing it as y…
Oman condemns Israeli attack on Global Sumud Flotilla
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has strongly condemned and denounced the Israeli attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying urgent humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip — an act that…
Ministry of Education affirms Public Trust in Government Schools
The Ministry of Education has issued a formal response to a recently published article titled “Teachers’ Children in Private Schools” by Dr. Rajib Al-Yoosibi, which questioned the…
US denies Iranian delegation entry to attend World Cup draw
The United States has denied the Iranian delegation entry to attend the World Cup draw in the country, according to the spokesperson for the Iranian Football Federation (FFI), Amir…
‘Maybe there’s hope’: Indonesian rescuers race against time to save students trapped under collapsed school
Rescuers were racing against time on Thursday to extricate some 60 teenagers trapped under the remains of an Islamic boarding school that collapsed earlier this week due to founda…