Handicraft trainees gear up to show their prowess
MUSCAT, JUNE 13 Participants in the handicraft training programme in traditional Omani ship models in Al Sharqiyah South Governorate are preparing to enter the final stage of their…
Oman marks World Blood Donor Day
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman joins the world to mark the World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on June 14 each year, in recognition of the vital contributions of blood donors in savin…
Oman highlights disability inclusion efforts at UN conference in New York
NEW YORK: The Sultanate of Oman has highlighted its efforts to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities during its participation in the 19th session of the Confe…
Oman urged to boost colorectal cancer prevention as cases rise
MUSCAT, JUNE 13 Health authorities have called for stronger preventive measures against colorectal cancer (CRC), citing rising cases linked to lifestyle factors and increasing prev…
EA grants 6-month grace for radiation licences
MUSCAT, JUNE 13Entities and institutions engaged in radiation-related activities without the required regulatory approvals have been granted a six-month grace period to regularise…
US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer
Tehran: The United States said it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday, hours after both sides said a deal to end the M…
Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach
SYDNEY: A woman swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack at a Sydney beach on Saturday, authorities said, in the latest of a spate of shark attacks off Australia’s coast…
US thrash Paraguay in LA to launch home World Cup in style
INGLEWOOD, California: The United States opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday, powered by a first-half double from striker Folarin Balogun, but…
Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON: Workers stripped U.S. President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center early on Saturday, less than six months after it went up, complying with a judge’s ruling t…
UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say
DUBAI/LONDON: The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources said, in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gul…