Oman participates in Brunei International Book Fair
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, is taking part in the Brunei International Book Fair 2026, which began on Satu…
State Council’s third ordinary session wraps up today
MUSCAT: In accordance with the Royal Orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the State Council will conclude its third ordinary session of the eighth term on Sunday.Khalid…
One donor, Eight lives: OMAN PUSHES ORGAN DONATION AWARENESS
A single organ donor can offer a new lease of life to up to eight people facing life-threatening organ failure — a reality that remains little known among many members of society….
Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire
LOS GALLARDOS: Firefighters aided by better weather on Saturday gained the upper hand on one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires as survivors described “horrific” and terrifying moments…
Paris landmarks shutter early amid heatwave
PARIS: The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks announced early closures over the weekend as a quarter of mainland France was under the highest heat alert level on Saturday in th…
North Korea condemns Nato summit over denuclearisation
SEOUL: North Korea condemned the United States and its allies on Saturday for what it called strengthening military blocs and accelerating arms buildups after a Nato summit this w…
Omani fans savour unforgettable experience
MUSCAT: For thousands of football supporters, attending the 2026 Fifa World Cup is a lifelong dream. For a growing number of Omani fans, the 2026 edition has become far more than s…
South Africa midfielder Adams dies aged 25
CAPE TOWN: South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams, who featured in all three of his side’s group stage games at the 2026 World Cup, has died, the country’s sports min…
The hidden economy beyond the farm gate
We tend to think of agricultural success as something that happens in the field.We count the land cultivated, the tonnes harvested and the percentage of domestic demand covered by…
Investing in the future of the economy and local content
Investments and infrastructure don’t reflect the only new measures of economic growth. In fact, growth of a country’s people, investment value, and local organisation strengthening…