Asyad Shipping adds new VLCC Awabi to fleet
MUSCAT: Asyad Shipping – the majority Omani state-owned maritime transportation company – has bolstered its crude shipping capability with the acquisition of a new Very Large Crude…
Oman’s Hamed al Wahaibi claims debut win at Hungarian Baja
VARAPALOTA, Hungary: Omani champion Hamed al Wahaibi has achieved a remarkable victory in his debut at the Hungarian Baja, a round of the FIA European Cup for Cross-Country Bajas….
Zelensky warns against Russia after Trump urges concessions
WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said ahead of talks with Donald Trump that Russia should not be “rewarded” for its attack, after the US leader pressed Ukraine to…
Spain and Portugal battle wildfires as death toll mounts
MADRID: Thousands of firefighters backed by the military and water-bombing aircraft on Monday battled dozens of wildfires across Spain and Portugal, as the death toll increased to…
Bolivia’s left in historic defeat as vote set for runoff
LA PAZ: Centrist senator Rodrigo Paz was leading Bolivia’s presidential election, according to early official results, which showed the ruling Movement for Socialism (MAS) on track…
CBO unveils commemorative coin for Oman Vision 2040
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) announced the issuance of a silver commemorative coin that highlights Oman Vision 2040, symbolising the nation’s aspirations for comprehensiv…
Oman hosts first Middle East launch of DJI nMatrice 400 drone
Oman hosted the first-ever launch in the Middle East of the DJI Matrice 400 (M400) drone, during the inaugural edition of the Firnas Summit. The event was organized by the Ibn Fir…
Oman to witness total lunar eclipse on September 7
The Sultanate of Oman will witness a total lunar eclipse on September 7, which is expected to be lasting nearly for more than an hour. The Oman Society for Astronomy and Space wil…
Markets wary as Zelenskiy goes to Washington
European shares and the US dollar wobbled on Monday ahead of what is likely to be an eventful week for U.S. interest rate policy, while oil prices were subdued as risks to Russian…
ROP arrests three for human trafficking in Muscat
Muscat: The Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations, in cooperation with the Special Taskforce Police Unit in Bauwsher, arrested three individuals, including a…