CBO issues guidelines for ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ service
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a regulation governing the practice of the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) service to establish the necessary controls and procedures and ensu…
Oman affirms solidarity with Kuwait, supports its sovereignty over maritime areas
Muscat: The Foreign Ministry, in a statement, has said that it has followed with great interest what was contained in the lists of coordinates and the map submitted by the Republic…
Mayhem rocks Mexico after cartel boss is killed
MEXICO CITY — The Mexican government said it killed the nation’s most wanted cartel boss Sunday, setting off a wave of fires and violence across the country as cartel operatives so…
Trump considers a targeted strike against Iran
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has told advisers that if diplomacy or any initial targeted U.S. attack does not lead Iran to give in to his demands that it give up its nuclear…
Gold climbs to 3-week high as US tariff ruling
Gold prices climbed to a more than three-week high on Monday as uncertainty stoked by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a vast swathe of President Donald Trump’s tar…
Nations flay remarks on Occupied Territories
The Sultanate of Oman voiced strong condemnation of the statement made by the US ambassador to Israel, which implies an illegitimate acceptance of the imposition of control over Ar…
Faith in the Digital Age: Has Social Media Stolen Ramadhan’s Serenity?
Ramadhan has long held a special place in Omani society, defined not only by fasting but by stillness, reflection, and spiritual balance. In recent years, however, social media has…
Geneva to host US-Iran talks on Thursday: FM
Muscat: A new round of negotiations between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran will be held next Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland, as part of ongoing effo…
Balancing Books and Blessings: Students Embrace Ramadhan with Faith and Dedication
By PV KhanThe holy month of Ramadhan brings with it a unique energy on the campus of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Sur — one where the call to prayer…
Approach to Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety does not always scream loudly. Sometimes it whispers quietly in the lives of those affected; haunting sleep in silence, sending thoughts at a troubling pace, or creating a…