Nearly 5 million accounts removed under Australia’s new social media ban
SYDNEY — Nearly 5 million social media accounts belonging to Australian teenagers have been deactivated or removed, a month after a landmark law barring those younger than 16 from…
Iran vows to defend itself; Trump says he’ll ‘watch and see’
Iran vowed on Thursday to defend itself against any foreign threat, after US President Donald Trump said he would ‘watch it and see’ about military action over the crackdown on pro…
Sudan food aid to run out in March, UN warns
PORT SUDAN: Food aid in Sudan is set to run out by the end of March unless new funding is secured, the United Nations said on Thursday, raising fears for millions caught up in the…
Denmark says US Greenland ambition intact
Washington’s ambition to take control of Greenland remained intact, Denmark said on Thursday, as a European military mission arrived on the mineral-rich strategic Arctic island, dr…
The economic uncertainty of the Trump era
In an interconnected global economy, no individual — whether a small entrepreneur, a salaried employee, or a policymaker — can remain indifferent to the political direction of the…
The seaside, coffee and young Omani entrepreneurs
“We offer the best espresso and hot chocolate in Oman, and you would be our fifth customers since we established this business,” two friendly, young and very PR-savvy Omani student…
Digital transformation projects enhance efficiency
IBRI: Al Dhahirah Governorate is witnessing an accelerating digital movement aimed at enhancing government performance efficiency, facilitating services for citizens and stimulatin…
Sanad Service Centres facilitate government procedures
AL RUSTAQ: Sanad Service Centres in Al Batinah South Governorate constitute one of the main pillars of the system of economic and service activities, thus lending optimum support t…
‘TAHLYA’ programme seeks to develop local talent
MUSCAT: In partnership with bp Oman, MEDRC held a graduation ceremony marking the closing of the TAHLYA VII programme, under the auspices of Khalid bin Hashil al Muselhi, Under-Sec…
New pharma project strengthens Khazaen’s Medicine Cluster
MUSCAT: Khazaen Economic City has received a significant boost to its expanding Pharma Cluster with the signing of a new investment agreement for a fully integrated human pharmaceu…