Al Amerat clinch Ministry Shield handball crown
MUSCAT: Al Amerat Club clinched the 15th edition of the Ministry Shield Handball Championship 2025-26 after a thrilling 33-31 extra-time victory over defending champions Oman Club…
CAA issues regulations on drones sale and registration
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a circular regulating the sale and registration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones in a bid to control their use and op…
Markets fully stocked to meet high demand during Ramadhan
MUSCAT: Markets, shops and shopping centres in different governorates of the Sultanate of Oman are undergoing strong purchasing activity and a high rate of readiness for the month…
Oman Air launches Sochi service to boost Russia network
Oman Air is expanding its network with the launch of a new direct service to Sochi, further strengthening connectivity between Oman and Russia. Starting July 2, 2026, the airline w…
Oman affirms commitment to supporting cultural diversity at Unesco
PARIS: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Education (the Oman National Commission for Education, Culture and Science) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and You…
Multiple sclerosis patients face mental, social burden
MUSCAT: A recent study conducted at Sultan Qaboos University has shed new light on the psychological, cognitive and social challenges faced by patients with multiple sclerosis (MS)…
‘Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ actor Robert Duvall dead at 95
Los Angeles: Robert Duvall, who played the smooth mafia lawyer in “The Godfather” and stole the show with his depiction of a surfing-crazed colonel in “Apocalypse Now,” has died at…
Ramadhan dining trends come and go, the meaning shouldn’t
Over the past three years, Ramadhan dining across the Gulf has quietly shifted from something simple into something planned, packaged, and often performative. Iftar is no longer ju…
Foreign minister, IAEA’s chief discuss Iran’s nuclear file developments
GENEVA: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, met with Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), on Tuesday.They excha…
Colder conditions recorded across Oman as mercury drops
Muscat: Temperatures fell across several parts of the Sultanate of Oman over the past 24 hours, with Jabal Shams recording the lowest minimum at -1.1 degrees Celsius, according to…