Oman’s 263-year-old jackfruit tree still standing
MUSCAT, JUNE 30 In the town of Afi, in the Wilayat of Wadi Al Maawil, beside Al Dabiyah Mosque, a tall jackfruit tree of (Al Fins) has stood for more than two centuries. It carries…
Oman rejects transit fees on Strait of Hormuz ships
MUSCAT, JUNE 30The Sultanate of Oman does not support imposing transit fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but it left open the possibility of discussing charges li…
Oman, Uzbekistan hold political consultation session
MUSCAT: The ninth round of political consultations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Uzbekistan was convened in Muscat on Tuesday.The Omani side was chaired by Shai…
ROP urges residents to secure homes before travel
MUSCAT, JUNE 30As families head away for the summer holidays, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) is urging residents to take simple but effective precautions to safeguard their homes agai…
Oman participates in Bahrain Smart Cities Summit
MANAMA: The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the ninth edition of the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in t…
Al Buraimi attracts RO 13m worth of projects
AL BURAIMI: Al Buraimi Governorate is witnessing an investment boom and remarkable economic growth, making it an attractive hub for investors.This revitalisation is driven by a pac…
Foreign minister: Oman rejects transit fees on Strait of Hormuz
In an exclusive interview with Monte Carlo International Radio, Sayyid Badr al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, affirmed that the Sultanate of Oman rejects imposing fees on ships transit…
‘We came from nothing’: DR Congo dreams of England World Cup upset
Kieran CANNING DR Congo’s long road to a first World Cup in 52 years has been beset by challenges that their English opponents in the last 32 on Wednesday could scarcely imagine.De…
When you stay up all night for the World Cup
As the do-or-die elimination drama of the World Cup is now in full swing, excitement has heightened, captivating billions of football fans worldwide. From packed stadiums in the US…
Why the Gulf needs economic ties with Iran
By Jamal Ibrahim Haidar. The author is with the Lebanese American University.The US-Israeli war against Iran has shattered the Gulf’s old security order. As governments search for…