State Council panel discusses outcomes of demographic structure study
MUSCAT: The ad hoc committee tasked with studying the proposal on ‘Demographic Structure and its Impact on the Future of Development in the Sultanate of Oman’, held a meeting on Tu…
Oman condemns attack on UAE Consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman voiced its condemnation of the attack on the Consulate-General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Iraqi Kurdistan, which constitutes a violation of…
Last 10 nights – deep reflection, increased devotion
As Ramadhan approaches its final stretch, the rhythm of daily life across Muslim communities begins to shift in noticeable ways. The arrival of the last ten nights of the holy mont…
Suhoor That Protects You from Thirst: Preparing the Body for a Balanced Day of Fasting
Many fasting individuals believe that the secret to avoiding thirst during Ramadhan lies in drinking as much water as possible at suhoor, often consuming large amounts within minut…
HM sends written message to Azerbaijan President
Baku: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a written message to President Ilham Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan concerning the cordial bilateral relations between the…
From reaction to response: The inner work of conscious parenting
Parenting has a curious way of revealing our inner world. Many of us begin the journey believing our role is to guide, teach, and shape our children’s behaviour. We read books, gat…
Protect children from the horrors of war
It was not long ago that we heard a displaced eight-year-old Syrian child tell the media that she would not want any child in the world to endure the same harsh circumstances she f…
Bombing Iran to rubble won’t give it life
In September 1996, I visited Tehran, Iran, for the first time. I stayed at the Homa Hotel, formerly a Sheraton. I wrote at the time that fixed above the door in the lobby was a sig…
Oil, power and the politics of war
When the United States and Israel justify military strikes against Iran, the explanation presented to the world is familiar: the goal, they say, is to protect the Iranian people fr…
Digital economy contributes RO 800m to Oman’s GDP
MUSCAT: Oman’s digital economy is emerging as a significant driver of economic growth and diversification, with its direct contribution reaching around RO 800 million in 2023, acco…