Agreement signed for new 500 MW Ibri III Solar Project
MUSCAT: Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP) yesterday signed an agreement with a consortium led by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) to develop the first uti…
A Tale of International Identity: The Origins and Meanings of J-pop and K-pop
France set to recognise Palestinian state at UN
France and other countries prepared to recognise a Palestinian state as the UN’s centrepiece diplomatic week got under way on Monday, following a rash of Western governments in sym…
Ransomware caused disruptions at EU airports
BERLIN: Airport disruptions that affected automated check-in systems in recent days were caused by a ransomware attack, the EU’s cybersecurity agency said on Monday, highlighting t…
Fashion show showcases Omani identity in Osaka
OSAKA: The Sultanate of Oman’s pavilion at Expo 2025 in Kansai Osaka, Japan, hosted a fashion show that showcased the Omani identity and its rich cultural heritage. The show featur…
Expo sees record turnout of global health providers
MUSCAT, SEPT 22 The 14th Oman Health Exhibition and Conference opened on Monday, drawing strong international and local participation with nearly 160 hospitals and health instituti…
Oman signs UN declaration to protect aid workers
NEW YORK: As part of its participation in the opening of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Sultanate of Oman on Monday took part in the launch of the “De…
AUTISM AND THE CLASSROOM DILEMMA
Some teachers describe inclusionas rewarding, teaching patience and acceptance to all studentsShould children with autism be fully integrated into mainstream classrooms? It’s a que…
Urban conference on sustainable cities in Oct
MUSCAT, SEPT 22The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has announced that the Urban October Conference and Exhibition for Housing and Construction will be held from October 6 to…
HM issues two Royal Decrees
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued two Royal decrees reading as follows:Royal Decree No (80/2025) on conducting transfers and placements in the Diplomatic Co…