OIA invests in Neuralink healthcare technology
MUSCAT: Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has announced an investment in Neuralink, the US-based neurotechnology company specialising in brain-computer interfaces, as part of its str…
Chess in Oman: a timeless game inspiring a new generation
As strategic thinking and intellectual sports continue to gain ground across the Sultanate of Oman, chess is quietly experiencing a resurgence among young players and communities a…
At HM’s behest, Sayyid Bilarab to inaugurate greater Muscat Structure Plan tomorrow
Muscat: At the behest of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, will grace tomorrow “Thurs…
US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran are closing in on an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf, a source from mediator Pakistan familiar with…
HM, Egypt president discuss regional developments
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi discussed ongoing regional developments and their political and economic implications durin…
Oman confirms readiness for Hajj pilgrims ahead of 1447 AH season
MUSCAT: All 14,000 accepted applicants from the Sultanate of Oman have successfully finalized their travel procedures and requirements for the upcoming 1447 AH Hajj season, achiev…
Al Khad Village in Suhar: A summer tourist destination
Al-Khad Village, located in in Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, is a popular summer destination for many visitors due to its moderate summer climate, historical and cultural la…
Ahmedabad to host IPL final after Bengaluru switch
New Delhi – The Indian Premier League final will be held in Ahmedabad on May 31 instead of Bengaluru as originally planned, the country’s cricket board said Wednesday.The Board of…
Asia football fans sweat on broadcast rights as World Cup nears
Hong Kong: Peter STEBBINGS with Faisal KAMAL in New Delhi Swathes of football-mad Asia from China and India to Malaysia and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights for the bi…
Oman braces for scorching summer
MUSCAT: The Sultanate is bracing for a sweltering summer, with meteorologists forecasting that temperatures will steadily rise to above-average levels across most governorates in…