Oman launches new medical screening system for Filipino workers
The Ministry of Labour, in coordination with the relevant authorities and Oman Post, announces the implementation of a new medical examination system for workers arriving from the…
OQEP posts RO 71.9mn Q1 profit despite weaker oil prices
MUSCAT: OQ Exploration & Production (OQEP), the upstream energy arm of OQ Group, reported a net profit of RO 71.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating resilience in…
Oman’s renewables share to rise to at least 10% by year-end
The Ministry of Energy and Minerals continues to develop the energy and minerals sectors, promoting the optimal utilization of natural resources as part of efforts to support the c…
Eid Al Adha holiday expected to be announced next week, possible six-day break
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour is expected to announce the official Eid Al Adha holiday dates in the Sultanate of Oman next week, with early indications pointing to a potential six…
Inter ease past Lazio to win Coppa Italia
ROME: Inter Milan beat Lazio 2-0 in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday, with an Adam Marusic own goal and a Lautaro Martinez strike handing the newly crowned Serie A champion…
UN says can feed a million more Afghan children if wars stop
The United Nations could feed a million additional children at risk of malnutrition in Afghanistan if the country’s conflict with Pakistan and the Iran war had not inflated prices…
US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans
Washington, United States: The United States said Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come for the World C…
Darderi outlasts Jodar in late-night epic to reach Italian Open semi-finals
Home favourite Luciano Darderi battled past Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar 7-6(5) 5-7 6-0 in a three-hour epic that stretched into the early hours of Thursday to reach the Italia…
Iran hold WC departure rally despite continuing concerns
Iran hosted a World Cup departure rally attended by thousands of fans in Tehran’s Enqelab Square on Wednesday night even if concerns remain about the team getting into the Unite…
Traffic accidents drop 17% in 2025: NCSI
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman recorded a sharp decline in traffic accidents during 2025, with the total number of reported accidents falling to 1,545, marking a 17 per cent decreas…