Gold prices rebound after US-India deal
Gold and Asian stocks were on the rebound on Tuesday as trade took a calmer tone after wild swings in metals markets and a deal to cut U.S. tariffs on India helped the mood, while…
Bencic, Svitolina make history as top-10 tennis moms
Melbourne: Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina have made history as the first mothers ranked inside the WTA Tour’s top 10 at the same time, with the governing body hailing it as “an…
Pakistan’s India boycott splits fans
KARACHI: Pakistan’s decision to boycott its Twenty20 World Cup match against India has drawn widespread support from fans and administrators who hailed the move as a long-overdue…
Sha‘baniyah sparks pre-Ramadhan joy
As Oman prepares to welcome the holy month of Ramadhan, the Wilayat of Sur comes alive with the annual celebration of Sha‘baniyah, a cherished folk tradition that continues to refl…
Public Prosecution caseload up by 19%
MUSCAT: Labour cases rose to 22,309 in 2025, against 12,407 in 2024, as bounced cheque cases shot to 10,482 against 9,699 the previous year, according to the Public Prosecution Dep…
Call for extra caution during desert, camping trips
Muscat: The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) renewed its call for families to exercise extra caution during desert and camping trips, urging close supervision of childr…
Sohar Festival 2026 wraps up, showcasing culture and community
SUHAR: The fourth edition of the Sohar Festival concluded on a high note, leaving widespread satisfaction among residents of Al Batinah North and reinforcing the festival’s reputat…
Fiber Connect MENA conference opens in Muscat
MUSCAT: The 15th Annual Fiber Connect Council MENA Conference and Exhibition commenced on Monday in Muscat, reaffirming Oman’s growing role as a regional hub for digital infrastruc…
Moringa, a potential weapon against cancer cells: Study
MUSCAT: A recent study at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has explored the potential of moringa leaves as a natural agent in combating cancer cells, shedding new light on the plant’…
‘Teach to reach: expanding possibilities’
Muscat: The Care and Special Education (CSE), a specialised institution under Indian School Muscat, successfully hosted the Curtain Raiser Programme, ‘Teach to Reach – Expanding Po…