Ukraine war talks in Geneva end without agreement
GENEVA: Ukraine and Russia made some progress at US-mediated talks in Geneva, but did not find a compromise on the key issue of territory, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sa…
Germany’s Merz casts doubt on European fighter jet plan
BERLIN: Germany does not need the same new fighter jets as France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday, signalling that Berlin could abandon a flagship joint defence projec…
How Ramadan Sounds in Oman
Ramadhan is not painted as a solid sight, but it has its own sound. Long before the crescent moon is sighted, peace begins to soften daily life almost imperceptibly. Mornings grow…
10 things to know if you are a non-Muslim during Ramadhan
Being in the Sultanate of Oman during Ramadhan is a unique experience. The truly cultural experience has some distinct lifestyle changes.One of the major ones is that as the timing…
Encircling Memory: Salem Al Salami and the Art of Belonging
In a quiet Omani village, where palm trees rise beside mud-brick homes and narrow alleys carry the echoes of generations, a circular structure wraps gently around the trunk of a pa…
Life years ago: Simpler times, stronger bonds, happy moments
Watching a family video of how life was 40 years ago hit me like a nostalgia bomb. Our parents lived without smartphones, social media, and instant gratification. They enjoyed outd…
Municipality announces partial closure of old airport bridge
As part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance work in Muscat Governorate, Muscat Municipality, in coordination with the Royal Oman Police, announces a partial closure of the traffi…
HM greets citizens, residents on advent of Holy Month of Ramadhan
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has extended his greetings to Omani citizens, residents in the Sultanate of Oman, and to the entire Islamic nation on the advent of the…
New motor insurance amendments covering natural disasters to take effect
Muscat: Amendments to the unified motor insurance policy wording will come into force on Thursday, February 19, following the expiry of a one-month grace period granted by the Fina…
HM exchanges Ramadhan greetings with leaders of Islamic nations
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik exchanged cables of congratulations and greetings on the occasion of the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadhan with his brothers, Their…