LinkedIn connects Lopes to Cape Verde World Cup journey
When Roberto Lopes was originally contacted by the Cape Verdean football association on LinkedIn, he did what many people do with unsolicited messages on the professional social me…
Digital booking platforms boost Dhofar tourism
MUSCAT, JUNE 14Approved digital platforms have emerged as a cornerstone in managing the Khareef Dhofar 2026 season amid a steady rise in visitor numbers and growing demand for regu…
Oman aviation gears up for Khareef flights
MUSCAT: Oman’s aviation sector is gearing up for a busy Dhofar Khareef season, with airlines increasing flights and seat capacity to accommodate growing demand for travel to Salala…
Salalah Airport retains five-star status
SALALAH: Salalah Airport has retained its five-star Skytrax rating for a second consecutive year, reinforcing its position among a select group of airports recognised globally for…
Oman hotel revenue hits RO 96.2 million by April
MUSCAT: Revenue generated by Oman’s three- to five-star hotels reached RO96.2 million by the end of April 2026, while total guest numbers stood at 696,911, according to data releas…
OMIFCO eyes decarbonisation, low-carbon ammonia production
MUSCAT, JUNE 15Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO) is examining multiple pathways to develop low-carbon ammonia, a product increasingly sought after as global industries and ene…
Degrees are not enough in the age of AI
As part of my regular engagement with academia, I recently found myself listening to a group of students discussing their future after graduation. The conversation was both encoura…
Canvas Conversations: Family and Community in Visual Dialogue
Some conversations take place through words. Others unfold through colours, shapes and symbols. At a recent art exhibition organised by the General Directorate of Social Developmen…
Oman’s ambitious push for a new global trade route
A major, yet unheralded, logistics deal in June 2026 has successfully bridged the gap between the Central Asian steppe and the Arabian Sea. By acquiring a controlling stake in Uzbe…
HM orders new Economic Council, more Shura seats for women
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Al Barakah Palace on Monday.During the meeting, His Majesty directed the establi…