SQU students win AI award in Hong Kong
MUSCAT: Three students from the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Statistics at Sultan Qaboos University’s (SQU) College of Science have won the Innovative Probl…
First edition of Purple Saturday kicks off on July 25
Muscat: The Ministry of Social Development will launch next Saturday the first edition of the Purple Saturday initiative, under the theme ‘A Day with a Lasting Impact.’Through this…
Messi to miss next two Inter Miami games
Miami: Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC teammate Rodrigo De Paul will not play in the MLS club’s next two games, ESPN reported on Monday. Both Messi and De Paul played in all eig…
How a 64-team World Cup could transform soccer’s economics
DALLAS: The first 48-team World Cup has barely finished, but Gianni Infantino has already acknowledged the possibility that soccer’s biggest tournament could one day grow larger s…
Former England captain and manager Keegan dies at 75
England: Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, his former club Newcastle United said on Monday.Keegan’s family and Newcastle announced in Jan…
Can Islamic finance fuel the next phase of tourism growth in Oman?
Increasingly recognised by stakeholders as a sound financial solution, Islamic finance represents a strategic lever for revving up Oman’s tourism industry. Islamic finance thrives…
Spain’s second star: When method wins over madness
Have you been to Spain? If so, you have probably also found it one of the easiest countries in the world to fall in love with. Every visit reveals another reason why. You cannot he…
War as an Open Memory on the Canvas
The recent war on Gaza has produced a body of art that extends far beyond visual documentation. Rather than simply responding to catastrophe, these works seek to preserve what rema…
Oman crude climbs above $81 amid tensions
MUSCAT: The official price of Oman crude oil for September delivery rose $2.34 on Tuesday to $81.79 a barrel, up from $79.45 in the previous trading session.The Oman oil price gain…
Oman awards $210 million EPC contract for Al Kamil Solar 1 IPP project
MUSCAT: Chinese industrial construction specialist Shanxi Installation Group Co., Ltd. has secured an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract worth approximately R…