Sector’s contribution to GDP rises to RO 1.132 billion
MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash’shura on Sunday hosted Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, during its regular session of the third annual si…
Iran responds to US proposal
WASHINGTON: Iran has sent its response to a US proposal to begin peace talks to end the war, the IRNA news agency reported on Sunday, as two carriers were allowed to pass through…
Iran says it has sent response to US peace proposal
TEHRAN: Iran has sent its response to a US proposal to begin peace talks to end the war, Iranian state media reported on Sunday, as two carriers were allowed to pass through the b…
Lebanon says two paramedics killed by Israeli
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said two paramedics from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee were killed and five others wounded on Sunday in Israeli strikes on the…
S Korea says ‘unidentified aircraft’ hit cargo ship
SEOUL: A South Korean cargo ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz six days ago was struck by unidentified aircraft, the foreign ministry in Seoul said on Sunday, days after the fire-dam…
Iranians shore up damaged heritage sites
TEHRAN: As fears of renewed conflict hang over Iran, conservationists are shoring up battered historic sites and taking stock of the damage caused by the war with the United States…
Urology surgery project launched at Ibra Referral Hospital
IBRA: Ibra Referral Hospital on Sunday launched a surgical endoscopy system — a device for urological and paediatric surgery, with support from Oman LNG. The project cost RO 249,63…
Oman real estate expo opens amid strong investment push
MUSCAT: The 21st edition of the Oman Real Estate Conference and Exhibition 2026 opened on Sunday under the auspices of Sultan bin Salim al Habsi, at the Oman Convention and Exhibit…
Al Sharqiyah North honours cultural, innovation winners
IBRA: The Directorate-General of Education in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate celebrated on Sunday in Ibra the honouring of high-achieving students and winners of cultural and scien…
Seminar reaffirms commitment to diplomacy in resolving conflicts
MUSCAT: As regional tensions continue to cast a shadow over the Middle East, diplomats, officials and media leaders gathered in Muscat on Sunday for a symposium hosted by the Chine…