AI’s environmental cost comes under scrutiny
Artificial intelligence is increasingly promoted as a catalyst for climate action, with applications ranging from grid optimisation to industrial efficiency. However, new research…
The impact of ICV and Ramadhan in Oman
The Sultanate of Oman integrates economic development while incorporating cultural values. In-Country Value (ICV) and the Ramadhan period of the Islamic calendar, have significant…
When do we become ‘old’? Rethinking age in a changing world
It was around 7 pm when the doorbell rang. My 28-year-old son was sitting in the living room. He rushed to open the door, only to find two young boys standing outside. “Sorry, uncl…
Minnesota reels afteranti-migrant ‘occupation’
The Trump administration has framed its divisive push to round up undocumented migrants in Minnesota as a win for his mass deportation agenda, despite a major backlash and decisive…
Accademia Teatro alla Scala highlights artistic innovation
The concert conducted by Anna Skryleva on Saturday, February 14, Music Theatre Headquarters of the Royal Guard, marked the successful conclusion of the cultural mission in Oman. Th…
ISWK Cambridge hosts ISSO Oman Games 2026
MUSCAT: The inaugural ISSO Oman Games 2026 recently concluded with a grand finale at ISWK Cambridge. This marked the first time the International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO)…
ROP, NCSI top performers in digital transformation
The Government Digital Transformation Program (Tahawul) for 2021-2025 achieved a performance rate of 94 percent by the end of December 2025, compared to 73 percent by the end of 20…
OCEC announces partnership for events, conferences
The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OEC) signed a strategic partnership with the KIT Group for organizing conferences and managing associations.This partnership comes as par…
Plans for Jabal Akhdar, Masirah airports get a boost
Muscat: Oman Airports has floated a tender for the design and build of pre-fabrication structural terminal buildings at Jabal Al Akhdar and Masirah.The last date to submit the tend…
New road barriers in Oman to minimize crash impact
Muscat: To enhance road safety and minimize fatalities from road accidents, the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has installed flexible bar…