Oman records growth in agriculture, fisheries sector
Muscat: The agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector in the Sultanate of Oman recorded positive performance during the first quarter of 2026, according to the quarterly bulletin…
Iran denies negotiating with US
TEHRAN: Iran denied any negotiations were taking place with the United States after President Donald Trump said new talks would begin on Monday in an effort to end their war, now i…
Six Saudi tankers turn away from Gulf of Aden
LONDON: Six Saudi-flagged supertankers have changed course in the Gulf of Aden in recent days and are heading to southern Africa following threats by Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement…
Water bombers take to skies in Greece wildfires
ATHENS: Water-bombing aircraft resumed firefighting operations in Greece on Monday after winds eased, joining hundreds of firefighters battling multiple blazes that have already cl…
Israel conveys ‘concerns’ to US on Gaza plan, keeps up strikes
TEL AVIV: Israel said on Monday it had expressed concern to the United States about a plan to end the Gaza war hailed by President Donald Trump, as it kept up strikes on the Palest…
Oman forward Tariq Al Saadi signs a short-term contract for Leyton Orient
MUSCAT: Oman international Tariq al Saadi has joined English League One side Leyton Orient on a short-term contract running until February 2027, marking an important new stage in t…
Investor upbeat about retail, healthcare, and tech in Africa
Richard Okello, co-founder of African investment firm Sango Capital, sees strong potential across a variety of sectors.
Nadhira taught us to dream and dream big
I met Nadhira al Harthy for the first time when I was invited by the ambassador of Nepal to Oman, then Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal, to join the reception for her at the airport as she…
First batch of Omani female firefighters joins CDAA
MUSCAT: The first batch of Omani female firefighters has joined the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA), on Monday. The recruitment of this group is part of the Authori…
Four Omani teachers win global GLOBE environmental competition
Muscat: Four teachers from the Sultanate of Oman have achieved a new global milestone by winning the GLOBE environmental competition, held for the first time alongside the FIFA Wor…