Feeling safe in Muscat, while region trembles
Go or stay, stay or go. Apprehensive, maybe even afraid. That was the Muscat state of mind I anticipated of first-time visitors to Oman who normally live on the bustling yet close-…
Will leaders learn from past outcomes or continue repeating them?
Sit quietly in a comfortable chair. Have your cup of coffee like a great leader, like a CEO, like a prime minister, like a footballer, like an ordinary man, like an ordinary woman,…
Middle East war spirals with fresh strikes on Iran, Gulf
Israel on Thursday launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, which stepped up its attacks on Gulf nations Qatar and Bahrain, as the Middle East war spread throughout the region and…
Second Iranian ship heading to Lanka after submarine attack
GALLE: A second Iranian warship was heading towards Sri Lanka’s territorial waters on Thursday, a day after a US submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, killing at least 84 sailors…
Oil rises, trade risks grow as Hormuz tensions build
MUSCAT: Rising oil prices linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz may provide only temporary revenue relief, while the bigger economic risk for businesses lies in higher shi…
China’s SLG ships electrolysers for Oman’s first green ammonia project
MUSCAT: Marking another significant milestone in the development of Oman’s first green hydrogen project, Chinese industrial conglomerate Shuangliang Group (SLG) has announced the d…
Oman digitizes over 2,000 government services in digital economy push
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman’s digital economy is transforming from a simple ambitious plan into a billion-dollar engine that is infusing the arteries of the GDP, according to Dr…
Oil jumps more than 3% on supply fears as Iran conflict widens
TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose more than 3% on Thursday, extending a rally as the escalating U.S.-Israeli war with Iran fuelled fears of prolonged disruptions to vital Middle Eas…
Oman celebrates Frankincense tree on World Wildlife Day
The World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3rd every year, and this year the Environment Authority celebrated the frankincense tree.According to the United Nations, World Wildli…
Muscat, Salalah and Sohar airports operating normally: Oman Airports
Muscat: Oman Airports has confirmed that Muscat International Airport, Salalah Airport and Sohar Airport remain fully operational and open for business amid the current regional di…