Oman advocates for maritime security and open trade
MANILA: The Sultanate of Oman has firmly reaffirmed its stance on the critical importance of keeping global waterways open, emphasising that freedom of navigation is paramount to s…
The ‘Edible City’ where every street is a feast
– QUOTE WITH PHOTO: ‘It is about the common good, neighbourhood connections and creating educational opportunities for schools and citizens’ initiatives.’— Christian Engel, nature…
Communal workers clean a road at a site of a Russian air strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in the frontline city of Sloviansk, Ukraine July 24, 2026.
Palestinians walk past the destroyed buildings on Al Jalaa Street following an Israeli strike in Gaza City. – AFP
Place and the anxious self
Omani writer Asma al Shamsi’s debut short-story collection, ‘The Man Sleeping Beside You’, explores the anxieties, disappointments and emotional struggles of contemporary life. Pub…
How to find sweet watermelons? Slap them
Don’t worry, it’s not just you. It’s hard to pick a good watermelon. So much of what determines its sweetness is beyond your control. And what is in your control may go against you…
Oman Handball Team concludes Asian Championship
Oman’s youth handball team will conclude its campaign at the 19th Asian Men’s Youth Handball Championship on Saturday when it takes on Qatar in the playoff for ninth and tenth plac…
Al Ghassani crowned top Esports Tournament
MUSCAT: Saleh al Ghassani was crowned champion of the EA SPORTS FC 26 competition at the Top Esports Tournament after overcoming Faher al Kindi 8-6 on aggregate in a thrilling two-…
Airbus, Boeing fly in different directions at Farnborough
Airbus and Boeing presented differing outlooks for their commercial aircraft in coming years, as the aviation sector gathered near London for this week’s Farnborough airshow.As wel…
US tariff puts Indian textile exporters at disadvantage
NEW DELHI: Indian textile and apparel exporters will face a disadvantage against Asian rivals under Washington’s new 10 per cent tariff on Indian goods, an industry body said on…