HEAT REVIVES OMAN’S REPTILES
As summer temperatures continue to climb across Oman, movement is slowly returning to some of the country’s quieter natural spaces, with reptiles emerging in valleys, on farms, and…
Oman’s next economic shift may start with electricity
For decades, Gulf economies followed a familiar formula: produce energy, export it abroad and build growth around the revenues that came back.Oil left by tanker. Gas moved through…
Sohar Titanium begins production at first furnace
MUSCAT: Sohar Titanium, the Sultanate of Oman’s first titanium slag production project, has officially entered the production phase with the operation of its first electric arc fur…
Bait Al Haitham: A new milestone in PDO’s evolution and Oman’s energy future
In an innovative example of what the future of Oman’s energy sector can look like, Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has unveiled “Bait Al Haitham”, a strategic initiative that unde…
What do we know about the psychology of evil?
I have always been curious about why some people commit evil crimes. This is why, when I read about the movie ‘Nuremberg’, I was curious to watch it. The movie is based on the book…
‘Fast and Furious’ stars reunite in Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival celebrated the 25th anniversary of “The Fast and the Furious” on Wednesday night with a special midnight screening attended by franchise stars Vin Diesel,…
After the hobbits, director Peter Jackson tackles ‘Tintin’
Peter Jackson revealed on Wednesday that he is taking on another cult classic — “Tintin”.The Oscar-winning “The Lord of the Rings” director said he has been working on a script for…
Cannes opens without Hollywood backing
The Cannes Film Festival opened on the French Riviera last week with a star-studded red carpet led by celebrities including Demi Moore and Elijah Wood, as the event turned attentio…
Moon sighting committee to meet on Sunday
The Supreme committee for moon sighting of Dhu al-Hijjah for the year 1447 AH will meet on Sunday evening, Sunday, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious A…
Greater Muscat: How the city’s planning evolved through time
Muscat: The planning of the capital Muscat has been evolving since the 1970s, the Greater Muscat is said to be a tangible embodiment of the Sultanate of Oman’s national ambitions,…