What did Khamenei’s funeral reveal about Iran and the region?
The funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marked by massive public crowds and the attendance of foreign officials, became far more than a religious ceremony. It was a political and st…
Would you take the short cut?
A while ago, I was approached by Mr A, a young man at the beginning of his career. Like many young professionals, he was trying to build a future in a job market that had become in…
Water-based renewable projects gain momentum
Floating solar power is rapidly emerging as one of the renewable energy sector’s fastest-growing technologies, with governments and utilities increasingly deploying photovoltaic (P…
Efforts continue to free up the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Oman on Saturday to discuss arrangements for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington seeking a publ…
Iran’s Supreme Leader pledges revenge
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Saturday that avenging his slain predecessor and father was “the demand of the nation” and “must certainly” take place,…
How Oman regularly ranks itself among the world’s best
Oman is routinely ranked among the five safest countries globally, but its security goes far beyond low crime statistics.In US News & World Report’s Safety Index, Oman ranked secon…
Oman set for Asian U20 handball
Oman’s U20 national handball team will depart for Chuzhou, China, on Sunday to compete in the 19th Asian Men’s Junior (U20) Handball Championship, which will be held from July 15 t…
Oman hosts Asian Women’s Hockey Federation Cup
The Muscat Steel Asian Women’s Hockey Federation Cup 2026 gets underway on Sunday at the Oman Hockey Stadium in Al Amerat, with five Asian teams competing in the tournament hosted…
A Canada-US bridge is set to open
OTTAWA, Ontario — Despite the best efforts of President Donald Trump, the Gordie Howe International Bridge spanning Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will open on July 27, the governme…
Oman U18 women begin Bangkok campaign
Oman’s U18 women’s national basketball team have arrived in the Thailand capital as they prepare to make their historic debut at the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Division B, whi…