AI extinction warning sparks global debate over trust, regulation
A recent post on X turned artificial intelligence from a technical debate into an international public anxiety. Jacob Coxon, a researcher who had worked on pretraining at OpenAI an…
AI could make governments slower
AI-generated writing has become ubiquitous since ChatGPT’s release in 2022, and institutions are struggling to keep up. Nowhere is the pressure more evident than in the courts. In…
Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open title
Top seed Alexander Zverev banished bitter US Open memories to beat American Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 in the final on Sunday, capturing the title six years after letting a g…
Oman Islamic banking assets top RO 9.6 billion
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is moving to deepen its Islamic money and sukuk markets as the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) seeks to strengthen the sector’s role in financing investmen…
Oman takes integrated energy pitch to Gastech 2026
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is showcasing its integrated energy value chain at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, seeking to strengthen international partnerships and attract investment as…
Pre-stripping begins at Oman’s flagship Mazoon copper project
MUSCAT: Oman’s landmark Mazoon Copper Project has reached a key mining milestone with the start of pre-stripping operations, marking the physical transition of one of the Sultanate…
O-Green installs landmark wind turbine in Duqm
MUSCAT: Omani state-backed integrated clean energy platform O-Green has installed a 9.6 MW wind turbine at the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD), describing it as the world’s l…
Oman-Botswana relations: Towards economic partnerships, promising investments
Muscat: With firm steps and a steadfast vision, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik continues to strengthen partnership with various world countries and to broaden the horizons of…
From Mountain to Cup: The Living Heritage of Saatar Café
In the quiet alleys of Rustaq, where the indigenous rugged mountains stand like ancient guardians soaring into the soft sky, Saatar Café has quietly become one of the region’s rare…
Obsession’ director and star reflect on success
Curry Barker knew he was making a good movie when he directed “Obsession” — but he never expected it to become a box office phenomenon that would make Hollywood obsessed with him.O…