Oman, Iran affirm commitment to safe navigation through Strait of Hormuz
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran held discussions in Muscat during the visit of H.E. Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative…
Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe’s heatwave
Paris: Forty people have drowned in France over recent days as they sought to cool down to escape record heat, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as a heatwave swept across muc…
Arabica coffee cultivation project opens new prospects for farmers in Dhofar
Muscat: Dhofar Governorate has highlighted the Arabica coffee cultivation project in the mountains of Dhofar, saying it opens promising investment prospects for farmers in the gove…
Morocco eye top spot ahead of Brazil
ATLANTA: Morocco will be chasing not only victory but also goals against already-eliminated Haiti in Atlanta on Wednesday, eager to finish top of their World Cup group ahead of…
South Africa, South Korea in decisive clash
Mexico: South Africa and South Korea both have victory on their agenda for their decisive World Cup Group A clash in Monterrey on Wednesday where similar playing styles could prod…
Sayyid Theyazin receives State Council chairman, bureau members
Muscat: His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, along with a number of their Highnesses and Excellencies members of the Counci…
Neymar nears return for Scotland clash
BASKING RIDGE: Neymar could make his first appearance at this year’s World Cup in Brazil’s match against Scotland on Wednesday, with Carlo Ancelotti weighing whether the forward is…
HM receives Iranian parliamentary delegation at al Barakah Palace
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience to Dr. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament in the Islamic Republic of Iran, along with his accompanying…
Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide: UN inquiry
GENEVA: Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza, and war crimes in…
Modern laws, rising returns drive real estate growth
The Sultanate of Oman is poised for a new phase of real estate growth in 2026, driven by economic diversification, modern legislation, and major urban development projects that sol…