Heavy vehicles during Iftar blamed for traffic
MUSCAT: The movement of heavy and long vehicles during peak hours in the holy month of Ramadhan is causing significant traffic congestion and contributing to road accidents, partic…
Experts stress school attendance in Ramadhan
MUSCAT: During Ramadhan, daily routines naturally shift. Sleep patterns change, evenings stretch longer, and mornings can feel more demanding. Amid these adjustments, maintaining r…
QatarEnergy halts LNG production over Iran attacks
DOHA: Qatar’s state-run energy firm said on Monday it had halted liquefied natural gas production following Iranian attacks on facilities at two of its main gas processing bases. “…
Putin urges ceasefire in Middle East in calls with Gulf leaders
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin urged a ceasefire in the Middle East during phone calls with the leaders of several Gulf states on Monday as the war triggered by US and Is…
‘Koorathon’ tournament second week witnesses thrilling matches
MUSCAT: The second week of the inaugural Oman Logistics Academy Higher Education Institutions Championship ‘Koorathon’ continued with intense Group B action, reflecting the growing…
Oman and Muscat Clash in Decisive Showdown, Seeb and Nizwa Seek Redemption
MUSCAT: All eyes will be on the main hall of Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher this evening as Round Four of the second and decisive stage of the Oman First Division Handball…
Oman athletes gear up for West Asian tourney in Bahrain
MUSCAT: Oman’s athletes are gearing up to take part in the West Asian Athletics Championship which will take place in Bahrain during April 16 to 19 as the national squad targets st…
Construction of Al Hayal Dam in Ibri well underway
IBRI: Construction work continues on the Al Hayal Dam in the Wilayat of Ibri, Al Dhahirah Governorate.The project is overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Re…
Ramadhan showjumping thrills in Barka as new champions shine
BARKA: An atmosphere of excitement and competitive spirit marked the Al Mutamayiz Equestrian Institute Arena in Barka during the Ramadhan Showjumping Competition, organised under t…
BUSINESS FEATURE: MSX targets allocability reform beyond index gains
MUSCAT: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) is reframing what “success” looks like in 2026: not a headline rally in index levels, but a market that can consistently absorb institutional fl…