UK, France to co-host Paris Summit on Post-Conflict Maritime Security in Mideast
London: International leaders are set to gather in Paris on Friday in a bid to develop a plan safeguarding freedom of navigation after the end of the ongoing Middle East war, acc…
Oman participates in La Biennale di Venezia exhibition
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman continues to consolidate its international cultural presence through its participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venez…
Summer heat raises risk of food poisoning
MUSCAT: Food poisoning cases in Oman have seen an uptick, with recent data highlighting an 82 per cent rise compared to 2023, according to data released by the National Center for…
Central laboratory reflects Oman’s commitment to health security system
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will join the world in observing Medical Laboratory Day on Wednesday. The event lays emphasis on the significant role of laboratories in consolidating…
‘What If 2026’ forum on April 20
MUSCAT: Under the auspices of Dr Saif bin Abdullah al Haddabi, Chairman of the Research and Innovation Authority, and in the presence of Dr Said bin Hamad al Rubaie, Vice-Chancello…
Royal Decree reorganizes Oman Human Rights Commission
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Tuesday issued Royal decree No 47/2026 on reorganizing Oman Human Rights Commission, reading as follows: Article (1) replaces the…
What It Means to Grow Up Today
I have been paying closer attention this week, not just to the headlines, but to the pauses in between them. The way conversations shift when the topic turns to the world beyond Om…
From a Backyard Beginning to Dubai’s Podiums, A Passion That Built Al Mahamid Stud’s Glory
At the heart of Arabia’s enduring passion for horses, Al Mahamid Stud stands as one of Oman’s most inspiring success stories. Founded by Salim bin Said al Rashidi, the stud has gro…
‘Sartorial diplomacy’ on show in expo of late UK queen’s fashion
In a handwritten note on a sketch of an evening dress for her official visit to India and Pakistan in 1961, Queen Elizabeth II specified it should be sewn in “yellow satin”, a colo…
Cannes Festival promises escapism in Hollywood-lite edition
The Cannes Film Festival has unveiled a diverse lineup for this year’s edition, highlighting historical dramas, emotional storytelling and even football — while major Hollywood stu…