Capturing the soul of a timeless land
In an era dominated by instant digital imagery and AI-enhanced visuals, Filipino-Italian photographer Melissa Peritore chose to slow down. Armed with rolls of 35 mm film and an eye…
UTAS emerge champions of Ocus football tournament
MUSCAT, MAY 22The Oman Committee for University Sports (Ocus) concluded successfully the 2026 universities and colleges football season following an exciting final round which witn…
Ronaldo nets brace as Al Nassr secure Saudi Pro League title
RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo claimed a first major trophy with Al Nassr after scoring twice in a 4-1 win over Damac which secured the Saudi Pro League title. Having missed the chance…
Aston Martin’s Alonso joins critics of hybrid Formula One
MONTREAL: Fernando Alonso on Thursday joined the throng of critics of Formula One’s hybrid ‘new era’ and accused the sport of wasting a decade in a move that has seen the disappear…
Gujarat end Chennai IPL hopes with 89-run win
AHMEDABAD, India: Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs with a clinical all-round performance in Ahmedabad Thursday.The top three piled on the runs to lead Gujarat to…
Michael Carrick given permanent deal as Man Utd manager
MANCHESTER: Manchester United on Friday rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent deal as head coach for guiding the club to a third-placed finish in the Premier League.”We are del…
Raysut Cement back in profit, but flags gas dues
MUSCAT, MAY 22Raysut Cement Company SAOG returned to profitability in the first quarter of 2026 after a prolonged period of financial strain, but warned that significant gas-relate…
THE BEST TABLET FOR KIDS
Ellen Lee, Ryan Whitwam, & Andrew CunninghamBut if you need to buy one, we recommend Apple’s 11th-generation iPad. After hundreds of hours spent testing tablets, we’ve concluded th…
US voices hope on Iran deal progress
AFP teams in Tehran and Washington US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, with mediator Pakistan’s army chief poised for…
Middle East war casts shadow over million-strong hajj pilgrimage
Mecca, Saudi Arabia: More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despit…