Your doctor is using AI to take notes. What could go wrong?
At your next appointment, your doctor may have a new kind of assistant listening in: artificial intelligence.Across the nation, AI programs are quietly recording these conversation…
Air-conditioning is in short supply as Asia swelters
Gavianne Sommer Viar cranked her hand-held fan to its highest setting as she tried to listen to a university lecture. It was another sweltering morning in Manila, and her classroom…
US awaits Tehran’s response to peace proposal
The United States was waiting Thursday for Iran to convey its response to the latest American proposal to end the war, after public messages from top-ranking officials on both side…
President of Egypt leaves Oman
Muscat: President Abdul Fattah el Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt and his accompanying delegation left Muscat on Thursday, following a private fraternal visit to the Sultanate o…
Sayyid Bilarab graces launch of Greater Muscat Structure Plan
MUSCAT: At the behest of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, graced on Thursday the launch ceremo…
Oman discusses regional tension with Russia, Germany
MUSCAT: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, discussed the latest developments in the region during a telephone call on Thursday with Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Fore…
MoHUP showcases major urban growth achievements
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) reviewed on Thursday during its sixth media dialogue at the Experience and Sales Centre in Sultan Haitham City, the most…
Healthcare sector urged to strengthen cyber defences
MUSCAT: Amid growing global concerns over cyberattacks targeting hospitals and medical institutions, Oman on Thursday launched the sixth edition of the Oman Cybersecurity Conferenc…
Omani photographers earn global recognition in Moscow
MOSCOW: Omani youth achieved a remarkable presence at the 5th International Youth Photography Competition held in Russia, affirming their artistic excellence and ability to compete…
Oman better placed to absorb regional shocks as reforms deepen: WB
MUSCAT: Oman’s stronger public finances, lower debt levels and expanding non-oil economy are helping the Sultanate withstand regional instability more effectively than many Gulf ec…