Messi sets WC scoring record as Argentina down Austria
Los Angeles: Guy JACKSON Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered into the last 32 with a 2-0 victory o…
Doing business in Somalia: unpacking the realities on the ground
Investor discusses the operating environment and some of the region’s untapped business opportunities.
US eases sanctions on Iranian oil
The United States Treasury on Monday announced the temporary easing of sanctions on Iranian oil up to August 21 following talks with Iranian representatives in Switzerland.The meas…
European leaders offer warm farewell to Starmer
BERLIN: Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his departure on Monday amid plunging approval ratings, but there were warm words from European leaders who had gen…
Land grants move towards readiness-to-build model
SALALAH, JUNE 22Oman’s residential land-grant process is being pushed towards a more disciplined model that asks a practical question before allocating land: is the beneficiary rea…
Al Wafa Centre marks conclusion of annual course
MUSCAT: Al Wafa Centre for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities in Nizwa on Monday marked the conclusion of the 2025-2026 training course.The ceremony was held under the…
Zakat beneficiaries set to get free treatment
MUSCAT, JUNE 22Over 400 patients who are the beneficiaries of the Zakat fund are expected to receive the free medical treatment at private hospitals this year, according to the Min…
Oman to participate in Saba Saba expo in Tanzania
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will participate in the 50th edition of the Saba Saba Exhibition 2026, which will be held in the United Republic of Tanzania from June 28 to July 3.Kh…
UTAS-Al Musannah launches summer programme
The University of Technology and Applied Sciences – Al Musannah has launched the “Al Batinah South Summer 2026” programme under the theme “Creativity – Connection – Impact”.Organis…
Lebanon weighs truce to back regional peace efforts
BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke with senior US and Qatari officials on Monday about consolidating a ceasefire in Lebanon and forming a “de-confliction cell”, his offic…