India says two Nipah virus cases, but situation contained
Mumbai – Indian authorities said they had ensured “timely containment” of the deadly Nipah virus after two cases were confirmed in West Bengal state.Nipah, which spreads from anima…
Dollar staggers near 4-year low
SINGAPORE – The U.S. dollar struggled near four-year lows on Wednesday after President Donald Trump brushed off its recent weakness, exacerbating greenback selling and lifting the…
Sultan Haitham City issues 3 new construction tenders
MUSCAT: Sultan Haitham City is witnessing a significant acceleration in the implementation of infrastructure and primary facility packages. This progress coincides with the issuanc…
Tourism’s contribution to GDP rises to 2.7 per cent
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism confirmed during its annual media briefing held on Tuesday that the Sultanate of Oman’s tourism sector continues to achieve rapid growt…
New national technology community platform launched
MUSCAT: TechOman, a new community-driven national technology platform, has officially launched with the objective of connecting technology solution providers directly with society…
Oman, Kuwait Fund sign RO 12.4 million pact for funding Duqm roads
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman on Tuesday signed a financing agreement with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to contribute to the financing of the second phase of the i…
Drones paint colourful stories in skies
MUSCAT: The drone show over Al Qurum Natural Park has become one of the most striking visual highlights of the Muscat Nights 2026, offering a sequence of aerial tableaux unified by…
Test of entrepreneurship
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Education, in cooperation with the SMEs Development Authority ‘Riyada’, concluded the “Future Pioneers School Challenge” for schools in the Muscat Governora…
ILO seeks more investment in upskilling, reskilling
Riyadh: There is a technological divide widening between wealthier and lower-income countries, and within countries between different regions, according to the chief of the Interna…
Oman positions itself as gateway for space applications
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is carving out a distinct role in the regional space economy, positioning itself not as a launch-heavy power but as a gateway for space-enabled applic…