From 10% to 30%: What Global Ocean Protection Means for Oman
The world has crossed an important milestone. Around 10 per cent of the ocean is now under protection, a figure that reflects years of international cooperation, scientific researc…
Tourism in free fall as war empties Petra
Ukrainian tourist Ruslana Novak and her friend had Jordan’s ancient city of Petra almost entirely to themselves as they marvelled at the massive edifice carved into pink sandstone….
Oman opens new energy frontier with methane hydrates exploration
MUSCAT: Oman has embarked on its maiden journey into methane hydrates exploration, opening the door to what could become a transformative new source of energy for the Sultanate if…
Stunned by ‘People Factor’, Italian artist duo recounts days in Oman
Smitten by the beauty of the land and temperament of its people, Italian duo Dr Luca Moretti and Dr Lucia Oliva are revisiting their years in the Sultanate of Oman through a forthc…
Greater Muscat Structure Plan launched
Muscat: The launch of the Greater Muscat Structure Plan under the slogan “Greater Muscat… Timeless Spirit, Boundless Vision” marks a pivotal milestone in the trajectory of integra…
Five cases from cruise ship confirmed as hantavirus, three suspected
LONDON: Five of the eight suspected cases of hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship have now been confirmed, the World Health Organization said at a press briefing…
FM discusses de-escalation, political solutions with Russian, German counterparts
Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, discussed the latest developments in the region during a telephone call on Thursday with Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Fore…
President of Egypt arrives in Oman on private fraternal visit
Muscat: President Abdul Fattah el Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt arrived in Muscat on Thursday on a private fraternal visit to the Sultanate of Oman.His Majesty Sultan Haitham…
World awaits Iran response to latest US deal offer
World capitals and markets were waiting on Thursday for Tehran to respond to Washington’s latest proposed deal to end the war in the Middle East and to reopen the key shipping lan…
Veteran goalkeeper Fabio sets Copa Libertadores record
Mendoza: Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio set a Copa Libertadores record when he made his 114th appearance in the competition, breaking the previous mark he shared with Ever Hugo Almei…