Shura concludes discussions with health minister
MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash’shura concluded its discussion of the statement of Dr Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health, at its 17th regular session of the third ordinary session (…
Words that can heal or break
Words are not just sounds. Words help us convey our thoughts and feelings. Written or spoken, words are a form of expression used in conversations, letters, literature, songs and s…
Tourism law sets stricter rules and raise standards
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has issued the executive regulations for the Tourism Law, reinforcing efforts to regulate activities, strengthen governance and improve…
Intellectual property can drive sustainable sports economy in Oman
MUSCAT, APRIL 27The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, marked World Intellectual Property Day 2026 under the theme “Inte…
Prime assets anchor Oman property market shift
Oman’s real estate sector is entering a more mature and disciplined phase, underpinned by structural reforms, evolving investor preferences and steady non-oil economic growth. The…
Oman and Russia deepen economic, investment ties
MUSCAT: Abdul Salam bin Mohammed al Murshidi, President of the Oman Investment Authority, received on Monday a delegation from the Russian Federation led by Maxim Reshetnikov to ad…
Before you blame AI, fix your CV
Last week, I had an interesting discussion with Stella Da Silva, one of the founders of DeskPark, a premium coworking space that offers flexible workspaces, private offices, meetin…
From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa
Danladi Verheijen discusses his journey as an investor and the lessons he has learnt along the way.
Shipping traffic through Hormuz remains muted
LONDON: At least seven ships – mainly dry bulk vessels – crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, in line with muted activity in recent days, shipping data showed on…
Pakistan still seeks to bridge US, Iran gaps despite failure of face-to-face talks
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: Work has not halted to bridge gaps between the United States and Iran, sources from mediator Pakistan said, despite the failure of face-to-face diplomacy af…