Sustainable iftar: Fighting food waste this Ramadhan
At sunset across Muscat, tables fill quickly. Dates are passed, soups are poured, and platters of rice, grilled meats and sweets arrive in generous abundance. In homes, hotels and…
Traffic toll prompts call for delivery rider safety code
MUSCAT, FEB 22A speeding delivery bike weaving through traffic with a heavily loaded rear rack is now a familiar sight on busy streets. For many motorists, the relief often comes w…
Sea turtle monitoring project implemented in Masirah Island
MASIRAH: The Environment Department in Al Sharqiyah South Governorate is implementing a field project to study sea turtles in the Wilayat of Masirah. The project focuses on measuri…
Over 270 pregnancies, 99 births recorded at fertility centre
MUSCAT: The Fertility Center at Al Wattayah Gynecology and Obstetrics Complex, affiliated with the Directorate-General of Khoula Hospital, has recorded 272 pregnancies resulting in…
Blood donors urged to step forward during Ramadhan
Blood donors across the country are being urged to support the national blood donation drive by contributing blood and platelet units at the nearest blood banks or by visiting the…
Ibra Ramadhan tent supports productive families, SMEs
IBRA: A Ramadhan tent dedicated to supporting productive families opened in the Wilayat of Ibra in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate.The two-week event is organised by the Ministry of…
Pakistan says carried out air strikes in Afghanistan
BIHSUD: Pakistan said on Sunday it launched multiple air strikes targeting militants in neighbouring Afghanistan, where the government reported children were among dozens of people…
Toastmasters host annual ‘Speak to Inspire’ speech contest
MUSCAT: District 105 of Toastmasters International under Area 21 of Division G, successfully hosted its Annual Speech Contest at Ghala, under the theme ‘Speak to Inspire.’ The even…
Morocco flood evacuees mark muted Ramadhan
KENTIRA: During the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan, families traditionally gather over joyous feasts to break the daytime fast. But the floods that battered northwestern Morocco in…
MSX plans CCP clearing model, securities lending
QASIM AL MAASHANIMUSCAT, FEB 22Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) is working on a central counterparty (CCP) clearing model and securities lending and borrowing mechanisms as part of a 20…