RO 2.547 m Bidiya Entertainment Centre nears completion
BIDIYAH: Construction of the ‘Bidiya Entertainment Centre’ in the Wilayat of Bidiyah, Al Sharqiyah North Governorate, has reached 93 per cent completion, with the RO 2.547 million…
“Little Elegance, Big Dreams: Redefining Girls’ Fashion from Oman to the World”
In a modest studio where sketches meet fabric and tradition blends with bold imagination, Omani designer Afra al Maskari is quietly reshaping the world of girls’ fashion. A graduat…
RIA affirms its role in supporting innovation
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will join the international community in observing the World Creativity and Innovation Day, which falls on April 21 every year.The event seeks to high…
Oman all set for Asian Beach Games challenge in China
Muscat: Oman’s national teams are set to begin their campaigns at the 6th Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026, with beach handball opening its matches today, Tuesday, while beach soccer…
Al Alawi earns officiating role at World Table Tennis championships
MUSCAT: Oman’s international umpire and holder of blue badge, Mohammed al Alawi, selected as one of the officials to officiate at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships which wi…
Korea–India summit signals stronger economic partnership ahead
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to India is poised to inject fresh momentum into bilateral economic ties, with both sides seeking to unlock underdeveloped areas…
Which jobs will artificial intelligence replace?
At a family gathering last weekend, someone asked a question: “Which jobs do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will actually replace and which ones are safe?” This is in fact…
Oman zones move from geography to relevance
There are moments in a country’s economic journey when numbers stop being mere statistics and start becoming signals of structural change. Oman’s special economic zones, free zones…
Omani frankincense registered as global geographical indication
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has achieved a milestone with the international registration of Omani frankincense as a geographical indication (GI) with the World Intellectual Prope…
Shipping traffic remains at virtual standstill through Hormuz, data shows
LONDON: Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained at a virtual standstill on Monday with just three crossings in the space of 12 hours, according to shipping data.Th…