Information Minister, GRTO DG discuss media ties
MUSCAT: Dr Abdullah bin Nasser al Harrasi, Minister of Information, met on Wednesday with Dr Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz al Hazza, Director-General of the Gulf Radio and Television O…
State Council eyes food security and business growth
MUSCAT, JUNE 24The State Council held its ninth session of the third ordinary term of the eighth council period on Wednesday, chaired by Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah al Khalili,…
SQU council holds meeting for the year 2025/2026
MUSCAT: The Council of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) held its fourth meeting for the academic year 2025/2026 on Wednesday, chaired by Dr Madeeha bint Ahmed al Shaibani, Minister o…
Summer programmes to inspire young environmental stewards
SUHAR, JUNE 24Under the slogan “Our Environment: Trust and Sustainability,” the Environment Authority (EA) in Al Batinah North is launching a series of activities for school studen…
Oman Film Society strengthens Asian links in Shanghai
MUSCAT: The Oman Film Society has taken part in the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, marking a new step in its efforts to build international partnerships and open wider…
Learning quality a strategic imperative for Oman’s future
In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, education is no longer viewed solely as a means of acquiring knowledge. It has become a strategic pillar for economic growth, social pro…
IMF tells Reeves to make ‘fundamental’ tax reform
The UN’s global financial fund has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to drop the triple lock pension and draw up ‘contingency’ tax measures to ensure that public debt is reduced a…
“Tajalli Al Noor” When art became a journey into light
For seven days in June, a quiet corner of Al Athaiba became a space of reflection, emotion and human connection.Hosted at Film Café from June 10 to 17, artist and writer Jawaher al…
Summer Solstice
A woman wears a vinok, a wreath woven from wildflowers, during the Ivana Kupala holiday celebration, an ancient tradition with roots in olden times. — Reuters
Stop overthinking summer vacation
I used to plan summer trips the way I plan how to spend my monthly salary. Twenty browser tabs open, every “Top 10 destinations” list bookmarked, then I’d stare at the screen until…