Iran War: Global firms face $25 billion bill, for now
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has already cost companies around the world at least $25 billion – and the bill is climbing, according to a Reuters analysis. A review of corporate…
Indian rupee at new all-time low, crosses 250 against Omani rial
Muscat: The Indian rupee fell to an all-time low on Monday as high energy prices due to the ongoing conflict in Iran sent global bond yields soaring, denting risk appetite and dee…
CBO chief: Oman entering intelligence-first banking era
MUSCAT — Oman’s banking sector is moving from digital adoption to an “intelligence-first” phase, where artificial intelligence, open banking and cybersecurity will define the ne…
Oman condemns drone attack on nuclear plant in UAE
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman expressed its condemnation of the drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).In…
Iran war deadlock endures
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened consequences for Iran if its leaders do not act quickly.”For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or…
‘Plant Oman 2050’ project boosts vegetation cover
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is witnessing a gradual improvement in vegetation cover density and an expansion of green areas, alongside the stabilisation and sustainability of nat…
Dhofar showcases future plans, confirms Khareef readiness
SALALAH: The Governorate of Dhofar on Sunday organised a media briefing at Sultan Qaboos Youth Compound for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah under the theme ‘Dhofar Flourishes…
Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah calls talks ‘dead end’
Israeli strikes targeted eastern and southern Lebanon on Sunday, state media reported, despite a fragile ceasefire, as a Hezbollah lawmaker called Lebanon’s negotiations with Israe…
Iran media says US response lacks concessions
TEHRAN: Iranian media said on Sunday that the United States had failed to make any concrete concessions in its latest response to Iran’s proposed agenda for negotiations to end the…
Mass Ukrainian drone barrage kills 4 in Russia
A wave of almost 600 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight killing four people, authorities said on Sunday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the barrage an ‘en…