Can economies automate and employ at the same time?
One of the most important economic debates today is not about artificial intelligence itself. It is about what AI and automation mean for jobs.Across the world, governments are try…
Tourism undersecretary inspects Al Nakheel project progress
Muscat: “Al Nakheel” Integrated Tourism Complex in the Sultanate of Oman welcomed His Excellency Azzan bin Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism…
ROP foil attempted vehicle smuggling in Dhofar
Muscat: The General Department of Inquiries and Criminal Investigation, in cooperation with the Dhofar Governorate Police Command, has foiled an attempted vehicle smuggling operati…
Cancer vaccines based on mRNA advance, despite US cuts
CHICAGO: Treatments based on the same mRNA technology that delivered COVID-19 vaccines to market in record time are showing lasting benefit against the deadly skin cancer melano…
Congo reports more than 100 Ebola deaths
The number of confirmed deaths linked to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 101,officials said on Tuesday. According to a statement by the Con…
Future Oman Fund signs RO583m deals, targets 2,302 jobs
Muscat: The Future Oman Fund has signed agreements for 105 projects and investments worth more than RO583 million, strengthening Oman’s drive to attract foreign capital, expand s…
PDO launches Hackathon 2.0 to advance digital innovation
Muscat: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has launched the second edition of its Hackathon, a three-day innovation challenge under its Ignite Digital Campaign 2026, aimed at deve…
Trump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA Finals in New York
New York: Thomas Urbain and Ben Turner US President Donald Trump was booed during the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, as his attendance prompted ultra-tight…
Experts warn of rising tobacco threat, seek stronger laws
Public health experts have called for stronger legislation and stricter enforcement to curb tobacco consumption among youth, warning that smoking continues to claim more than eight…
Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for supporters
Tehran: Iran’s football federation on Tuesday said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its World Cup group games, accusing the co-host of obstructing the at…