OMAN by dart: Where chance meets Hospitality
When a travel map becomes a game of chance, destinations can turn into surprises. For Giovanni Paolini, 28, from Milan and his friend Giorgio, 29, from Sicily, Oman was never part…
Farewell to ‘Persepolis’ creator Marjane
By Jeremy Tordjman & Susannah WaldenFranco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film ‘Persepolis’, has died aged 56, a year after th…
Khamis al Adawi and his enduring intellectual legacy
By Mohammed al HadhramiIt was as though death had been waiting for him, stalking him patiently before suddenly springing its final ambush. Surrounded by those dearest to him — his…
India growth beats forecasts
India’s economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the first three months of 2026, driven by strong government spending and a robust services sector, official data showed on Fr…
Consultant sought for Marsa LNG solar power project in Oman
Muscat: In conjunction with the development of the Marsa LNG bunkering project at SOHAR Port and Freezone, Oman’s authorities are preparing the groundwork for the procurement of an…
Should you take nutrition advice from a chatbot?
When Julie Bernstein’s doctor recently recommended that she start eating chicken and steak to get more protein, she felt a bit irritated. Bernstein, 76, had been vegan for decades,…
Fifa raises payments to clubs who send players to World Cup
LAUSANNE: Clubs whose players go to the World Cup, or appeared in qualifying, will receive increased compensation this summer, Fifa, the governing body of world football, announced…
Oman slump to 3-0 defeat against Indonesia in friendly
Muscat: Oman’s new head coach Tarik Sektioui made an unimpressive start as the Red Warriors slumped to a 3-0 loss against hosts Indonesia in a friendly international in Jakarta on…
What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa
Bamba Lo founded delivery company PAPS with two scooters and a Facebook page.
Anthropic calls for pause of global AI development
New York: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic suggested Thursday a global pause on building the most powerful AI systems as the latest models are beginning to show signs the…