Redefining identity in the digital age
MUSCAT: The question these days is no longer simply ‘Who are we?’ but rather ‘How do we define ourselves in an open, digital world?’ In Oman, young people stand at the heart of thi…
Oman welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America (USA). It commended the efforts undertaken…
Sayyid Bilarab receives Kuwaiti ambassador
HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, received Dr Mohammed bin Nasser al Hajri, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the Sultanate of Oma…
IAEA says ready to support ME peace effort
VIENNA: The UN atomic watchdog welcomes the ceasefire agreed overnight between the United States and Iran and stands ready to support efforts to find a lasting solution coverin…
EA launches platform to manage, report climate change data
MUSCAT: The Environment Authority (EA) launched on Wednesday in Muscat the national digital platform ‘Manakh’ for managing and reporting climate change data. The platform serves as…
Omani initiative ‘Ismaani’ wins award in Qatar
DOHA: An Omani initiative codenamed ‘Ismaani’ (Hear Me) has won the 2026 edition of ‘Our Ethics Award’ in the State of Qatar. The initiative was nurtured under the auspices of the…
Forum seeks to review status of health system, monitor performance
NIZWA: The activities of the seventh Health Leaders Forum of the Ministry of Health commenced on Wednesday in the Wilayat of Nizwa, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate.Held under the theme “…
Committee discusses development of ‘Estidamah’ services
MUSCAT: The Small and Medium Enterprises Committee at Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) discussed proposals to develop the services of the ‘Estidamah’ platform during a…
Solar push helps Pakistantemper Gulf energy shock
Pakistan’s solar power push has cushioned the full impact of the war in the Middle East, analysts said, despite lingering concerns over fuel supplies and rising prices.A study publ…
Marking Arab Music Day, Oman Bridges Gulf Tradition and Modern Sound
Under the vaulted halls of Sultan Qaboos University, music was not simply performed, it was remembered, reinterpreted and sent forward. The celebration of Arab Music Day unfolded a…