Oman’s electricity production rises by 6.8%
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman’s total electricity production recorded a 6.8 per cent increase by the end of May 2026, reaching 20,314.0 GWh compared to 19,027.4 GWh during the c…
Iran says continuing talks to ‘prevent escalation’
Iran said Monday it was continuing talks with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan and Oman in an effort to prevent any further escalation in its war with the United States.”The role of…
Flood death toll increases to 51 in Bangladesh
Muscat: The death toll has risen to 51 due the floods and landslides triggered by the heavy rain in Bangladesh.Local officials report that 7 out of the country’s 64 administrative…
Pineapple successfully cultivated in Oman for the first time in Salalah
Muscat: Razat Sultaniya Farm in the Affairs of the Royal Court has succeeded in producing the pineapple crop locally, following agricultural research progress that lasted for nearl…
Nigerian creates business exporting avocados and chillies from Rwanda to European supermarkets
Africa’s agricultural potential is widely recognised. But how easy is it really to build an export business around it?
Hong Kong and Oman explore investment opportunities
Muscat: The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai (HKETO Dubai) recently hosted the Oman-Hong Kong Business Forum in Muscat. The forum brought together more than 150 parti…
How Volkswagen’s troubles were made in China
Volkswagen has problems around the world, spurring it to announce Thursday that it would slash the number of models it offers by as much as half, but many of its troubles can be tr…
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies aged 78
Sydney: “Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill died in Australia on Monday aged 78, his family said in a statement that described the beloved actor’s death as “sudden and unexpected”.”Sam…
Greater Salalah framework outlines integrated vision for 2040
SALALAH: An integrated framework setting out a long-term vision for Greater Salalah’s development was presented in Salalah today , bringing economic growth, housing, transport,…
Could extreme heat put Italy’s Parmesan production at risk?
Fifty years ago, farmers in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region used to open the windows in their barns at night during the summer to keep their cattle cool.Today, as heatwaves send te…