Slain son of former Libya ruler to be buried near capital
TRIPOLI: The slain son of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi will be buried in a town south of the capital that remains loyal to the family, relatives said on Thursday.Seif al Isl…
Russian captain jailed for 6 years for fatal North Sea crash
LONDON: A Russian captain was on Thursday jailed for six years over the death of a crew member lost at sea when his cargo ship hit an anchored oil tanker in the North Sea.Vladimir…
US, Russia to resume high-level military talks
The United States and Russia have agreed to re-establish high-level military-to-military dialogue, the Pentagon said, hours after the expiration of the last treaty imposing limits…
Challenging the ‘desert brought to bloom’ narrative
Many competing narratives surround the land of Palestine, its people, history and culture. Some narratives seek to reinforce the bond of indigenous Palestinians to their land, whil…
What Marco van Basten taught me about leadership
My first (and last) real encounter with Marco van Basten, known to football fans worldwide, was when he walked into the gym where I worked part-time as a receptionist while still a…
Tax Authority sets out 2026 compliance push as 2025 revenue hits RO 1.373 billion
MUSCAT — Oman’s Tax Authority opened 2026 with a message aimed as much at confidence as compliance: filing should be simpler, information should be clearer, and engagement with the…
HM returns home following private visit to Germany
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik returned home on Thursday, following a several-day private visit to the Federal Republic of Germany.May Allah the Almighty grant His Ma…
Duqm Refinery charts next growth phase after capacity boost
MUSCAT: Having achieved a notable increase in its processing capacity, Duqm Refinery is now embarking on a number of initiatives to optimise value creation from the estimated $9 bi…
Oil drops on US-Iran talks
TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel on Thursday after the United States and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, easing concerns that a potential militar…
Shell profit up on higher volumes, lower costs
London: British energy giant Shell said Thursday that its net profit rose 11 percent last year as higher volumes and lower costs helped to offset falling oil and gas prices.Profit…