Fire safety codes in modern buildings
Fire safety is not just about installing alarms or extinguishers — it is about a well-designed system that protects lives from the moment a fire starts until everyone evacuates saf…
A step towards strengthening higher education in Oman
As Oman continues its transition towards a knowledge-based economy, higher education institutions are being called upon to redefine their role. Universities are no longer expected…
Andreeva storms into Madrid Open final
MADRID: Up-and-coming Belgian Alexander Blockx ended the title defence of Casper Ruud on Thursday by defeating the former world number two 6-4, 6-4 to set up a Madrid Open semifina…
Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in US
VANCOUVER: Fifa President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled as football’s power-brokers met in Vancouver on Th…
Japanese tennis trailblazer Nishikori to retire at end of season
TOKYO: Kei Nishikori, Asia’s most decorated men’s tennis player, on Friday said that he will retire at the end of the season after a career ravaged by injury.The 36-year-old became…
T-Wolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs
LOS ANGELES: The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets while the New York Knicks put on one of the most dominant displays in NBA playoff history, destroyi…
Gill, Buttler guide Gujarat to comfortable win over Bengaluru
AHMEDABAD, India: Sparkling cameos by skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler complemented a stellar display with the ball and in the field, carrying Gujarat Titans to a four-wicket v…
Oil steady after wild swing, stocks diverge in thin trading
Oil prices steadied and stocks diverged Friday in thin holiday trading, as investors awaited the next move in the Middle East crisis and digested corporate earnings.Several market…
India’s weather forecasters warn of heatwaves
New Delhi: India’s weather office predicted above-normal temperatures across several parts of the country, warning on Friday that May could bring intense heatwave conditions along…
Iran defies US blockade as oil prices soar
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, on Thursday received Jean-Noël Barrot, French Republic’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The meeting took place at the…