Rybakina retires in Dubai, Anisimova and Andreeva set up last eight clash
Dubai: Elena Rybakina was the latest player to join the exodus at the Dubai Open on Wednesday as she retired from her match, while Amanda Anisimova and Mirra Andreeva both won to s…
Truck movement restricted during Ramadhan to ease congestion
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced a temporary ban on truck movement during specific hours in the blessed month of Ramadhan to reduce traffic congestion.From Sunday…
RO 31 million projects in Jabal Shams to boost tourism
AL HAMRA: Jabal Shams in the Wilayat of Al Hamra is witnessing the implementation of a package of integrated development projects at a cost exceeding RO 31 million. These projects,…
‘Follow the true essence of Ramadhan as per religion’
Muscat: More than just a period to observe fasting and abstain from activities that nullify the fast, the month of Ramadhan is a time for self-realisation and self-improvement – bo…
Housing units distributed in Jabal Shams
AL HAMRA: New housing units were distributed to citizens from the village of Manda’a in Jabal Shams in the Wilayat of Al Hamra, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. The project reflects th…
Ramadhan package initiatives to boost giving
Barka: Sayyid Tariq bin Mahmoud al Busaidy, Wali of Barka, received at his office a package of community initiatives launched by Barka Desalination Company in conjunction with R…
Forum to promote culture of entrepreneurship
Muscat: The Oman Creators Voluntary Team has announced the launch of the fifth edition of the Ihsan International Forum 2026, in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Culture…
Ton-up Farhan helps Pakistan seal Super Eight spot with Namibia rout
COLOMBO: Sahibzada Farhan hit a magnificent unbeaten century to help Pakistan seal the final Super Eight berth at the T20 World Cup with a thumping 102-run win over Namibia in Colo…
South Africa fire Super Eights warning to India with UAE romp
NEW DELHI: South Africa sent a T20 World Cup warning to co-hosts India after romping to a six-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates in New Delhi on Wednesday.After restricting t…
Ramadan begins in Gaza amid ruins of shattered mosques
GAZA: As the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan began in Gaza on Wednesday, Palestinians headed to the shattered ruins of mosques or to makeshift prayer spaces made of tarpaulins an…