Trump threatens to strike Iran over support for Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from “causing trouble,” as peace talks between senior US and Iranian officials began in S…
Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40°C
A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and…
Barka emerging as Oman’s new waterfront destination
MUSCAT, JUNE 21The Wilayat of Barka is witnessing growing momentum along its coastline, with the Al Muraisi waterfront project nearing completion, while Barka Marina stands as an i…
OAQAE reviews efforts to enhance institutional efficiency
MUSCAT: The Board of Directors of Oman Authority for Quality Assurance of Education (OAQAE), in its first meeting held on Sunday in its new formation, reviewed the competencies, ro…
Ensuring maritime navigational safety
MUSCAT: The Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), represented by Oman National Hydrographic Office, is marking the World Hydrography Day, which falls on June 21 every year.The celebration aims…
Programme highlights basic pillars of public policy
MUSCAT: The tenth edition of the “Basic Pillars Guiding State Public Policy” programme, titled “Economic Diplomacy,” commenced on Sunday at the headquarters of the Foreign Ministry…
Musandam discusses strategic risk document
KHASAB: Musandam Governor’s Office organised on Sunday a workshop for the final review of the governorate’s strategic risk document. This comes within the framework of efforts aime…
Programme highlights innovation, AI
SUHAR: The activities of the Summer Program for Innovation and Artificial Intelligence in Al Batinah North Governorate commenced today at the Liwa Science and Innovation Center.Org…
How to handle Haaland gives Senegal coach plenty to ponder
NEW YORK: Senegal face a defensive conundrum as they prepare to play Norway and their prolific striker Erling Haaland at the World Cup on Monday.Captain Kalidou Koulibaly returned…
Are limited charging stations impeding EV growth in Oman?
Electric vehicles are steadily gaining traction in the Sultanate of Oman, marking a significant shift in consumer behaviour and the country’s mobility landscape.What was once consi…