McCarthy calls for peace during Ramadhan at Taaruf event
MUSCAT: ‘Ramadhan is the month of peace, and peace should prevail on earth in our lives,’ said Abdul Raheem McCarthy, an Irish-American Islamic scholar, international lecturer, and…
Izki edge Al Khabourah to emerge U17 champions
MUSCAT: Izki were crowned champions of the Under-17 Football League on Saturday evening after securing a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Al Khabourah in the final held at Al Rustaq Sp…
Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz: maritime agencies
Muscat: Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, maritime security agencies said, as Iran pressed a second day of strikes in response to US-Israeli air raids.One…
Why smart leaders still make predictable mistakes
The most dangerous leadership mistakes are not made by inexperienced leaders. They are made by highly intelligent, highly successful ones. Not because they lack knowledge, but beca…
Future skills: An intersection of human & Artificial Intelligence
Human skills are highly relevant, but they remain invisible in most labour markets; according to the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) report on New Economy Skills, only 72% of US jo…
The hidden cost of digital life for adults
There is much talk about stopping children from being on social media until they turn 16. Australia has already implemented such a rule and the United Kingdom is looking into it as…
Omani Winter Cuisine During Ramadhan
When winter coincides with Ramadan, it is not only the temperature that changes, but the rhythm of Omani homes as well. Kitchens grow warmer; and mothers and grandmothers return to…
Day 2: Warplanes hit Tehran again, and the leadership council takes over in Iran
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Sunday, saying it aimed to dominate the skies after killing Iran’s supreme leader and leaving the Islamic Republic grappling to…
Dubai businesses reel as strikes trigger shutdowns
DUBAI – Iran’s strikes across the Gulf have triggered the most widespread business disruption in the region since the pandemic, forcing airport closures, halting port operations,…
OPEC+ hikes production by more than expected
London – Key members of the OPEC+ oil cartel announced a greater-than-expected increase to production quotas on Sunday following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered retal…