Salalah Airport retains five-star status
SALALAH: Salalah Airport has retained its five-star Skytrax rating for a second consecutive year, reinforcing its position among a select group of airports recognised globally for…
Oman hotel revenue hits RO 96.2 million by April
MUSCAT: Revenue generated by Oman’s three- to five-star hotels reached RO96.2 million by the end of April 2026, while total guest numbers stood at 696,911, according to data releas…
OMIFCO eyes decarbonisation, low-carbon ammonia production
MUSCAT, JUNE 15Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO) is examining multiple pathways to develop low-carbon ammonia, a product increasingly sought after as global industries and ene…
Degrees are not enough in the age of AI
As part of my regular engagement with academia, I recently found myself listening to a group of students discussing their future after graduation. The conversation was both encoura…
Canvas Conversations: Family and Community in Visual Dialogue
Some conversations take place through words. Others unfold through colours, shapes and symbols. At a recent art exhibition organised by the General Directorate of Social Developmen…
Oman’s ambitious push for a new global trade route
A major, yet unheralded, logistics deal in June 2026 has successfully bridged the gap between the Central Asian steppe and the Arabian Sea. By acquiring a controlling stake in Uzbe…
HM orders new Economic Council, more Shura seats for women
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Al Barakah Palace on Monday.During the meeting, His Majesty directed the establi…
Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live-streaming platforms, in a fight…
Ambassadors gathering for Oman Climate Week
Muscat: The Environment Authority presented the Oman Climate Week agenda at the Ambassadors’ Gathering on Monday morning at the Intercity Hotel.The President of the Environment Aut…
Yoga team from Oman wins laurels at World Championship
Muscat: A team of 14 athletes along with their trainer represented the Sultanate of Oman and achieved a glittering success at the 1st World Yogasana Championship held in Ahmedabad,…