Shotokan Karate Open returns to Muscat Nights with 400 athletes
Muscat: The organising committee of the 11th Shotokan Karate Centre Open Championship has officially revealed details of the upcoming edition, which will be hosted at the Ahli Sida…
Arsenal rocked by Man Utd, Villa rekindle Premier League title bid
LONDON: Manchester United inflicted Arsenal’s first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to blow the Premier League title race open on Sunday as Aston Villa beat Newcastle t…
PRESERVING OMAN’S RARE KOHL CRAFT
In an age dominated by mass-produced cosmetics and modern beauty trends, a traditional Omani craft continues to survive through the dedication of women who believe in the value of…
Historic winter storm kills at least 11 across US
WASHINGTON: A monster storm barrelling across the United States had killed at least 11 people on Monday, prompting warnings to stay off the roads, mass flight cancellations and pow…
Rafah crossing only open for pedestrians
GAZA: Israel said on Monday it would only allow pedestrians to travel through the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt as part of its “limited reopening” once it has recovered the…
Ariana snubbed and Chalamet supreme? Five Oscars takeaways
“Sinners” set a new Oscars record with 16 nominations, but it was not the only talking point from the Academy’s announcement on Thursday.Among the biggest surprises and snubs was t…
US judge to consider halt over Minneapolis campaign
MINNEAPOLIS: A federal judge in Minnesota will consider whether to halt the deployment of thousands of immigration agents to the state, after the killings of two US citizens sparke…
Oman’s cities face the next test: Who pays to keep public spaces alive?
MUSCAT: A debate over how Oman’s cities stay lively after “opening day” is gaining attention as public investment expands into parks and waterfronts and the Sultanate of Oman moves…
2nd ME Space Conference showcases Oman’s space ambitions
MUSCAT: The events of the 2nd Middle East Space Conference kicked off yesterday, January 26, 2026, in Muscat, under the auspices of HH Sayyid Dr Kamil bin Fahd bin Mahmood al Said,…
Zero-carbon approach to drive sustainability
MUSCAT: Guided by its zero-carbon approach, the Sultanate of Oman is making tangible strides in the advancement of environmental and climate mitigation projects and initiatives des…