Science, innovation centre to benefit over 18,000 students
AL BURAIMI: Al Buraimi Science and Innovation Centre was inaugurated on Wednesday in Al Buraimi Governorate to the tune of RO 618,000, funded by OQ Refineries and Petroleum Industr…
Trump sees ‘very good chance’ of Iran deal
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believed there was “a very good chance” of sealing a peace deal with Iran, but threatened to resume his bombardment of the country if…
Technical, vocational education seeks to meet labour market needs
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman continues to strengthen its approach towards developing technical and vocational education as a key pillar in preparing national talent capable of kee…
14,000 pilgrims from Oman to perform Haj this year
MUSCAT: Over 42,000 Haj applications were submitted for the 1447 AH season, of which 14,000 were accepted based on approved eligibility standards. All accepted applicants have comp…
THE HEAT IS ON
MUSCAT: With the increasing severity of climate change and rising global temperatures, heat stress has become one of the most prominent challenges facing workers’ health and produc…
Trump pressures Iran for peace deal
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with renewed bombing if it did not agree to a peace deal, piling on pressure after he abandoned an effort to reop…
Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 4 despite ceasefire
BEIRUT: An Israeli strike in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa valley killed four people on Wednesday, while the Israeli army said it struck Hezbollah targets in the south, after warning res…
Oman U21 handball team gears up for Asian tourney
Oman’s national youth handball team continues its intensive preparations at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher as it gears up for the 19th Asian Men’s Youth Handball Champ…
Oman Esports body promotes gaming careers at school forum
Muscat: The Oman Esports and Gaming Committee took part in the opening of the Iwan Oman Forum at Um Burda Al Ansariya School on Tuesday, as part of its wider efforts to raise aware…
Saka ends Arsenal’s 20-year wait to reach CL final
LONDON: Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.Mikel Arteta’s side settled the…