Pact signed to provide specialised care for cleft lip patients
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health on Monday signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with Oman Dental College (ODC) to provide specialised care for patients with cleft lip, as part of…
Presidential visit to strengthen Oman-Botswana relations
MUSCAT:The bilateral relations between the Sultanate of Oman and Botswana have received a shot in the arm with the visit of President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana t…
ASEAN urges US, Iran to push for permanent resolution
MANILA: ASEAN foreign ministers called on Monday for the United States and Iran to continue negotiating a permanent end to their conflict, and to implement the ceasefire fully an…
Deadline passes for US blockade of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: The deadline passed on Monday for the start of a US military blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports of its Gulf neig…
Israel seeks to declare Türkiye ‘new enemy’
ISTANBUL: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday that Israel “cannot live without an enemy” and its government was now trying to portray Türkiye as one. Tensions betwe…
Sur edge Dhofar, Oman Club overcome Sohar in JL
MUSCAT: Round 20 of the Jindal League concluded with two important results, as Sur claimed a valuable 1-0 win over Dhofar, while Oman Club defeated Sohar 2-1 in a closely contested…
Al Shabab in Bishkek ahead of AFC Challenge League
MUSCAT: Oman’s Al Shabab arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as they will gear up for a crucial phase in their continental campaign at the AFC Challenge League 2025–26 knockout stage….
OOC to take part in Asian Beach Games in China
MUSCAT: Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) will participate in the 6th Asian Beach Games (Sanya 2026), scheduled to take place in the People’s Republic of China from April 22 to 30, with…
Women Handball League to begin on April 23
MUSCAT: The Women’s Handball League will mark the conclusion of the Oman Handball Association’s 2025/2026 sports season, set to begin on April 23 with the participation of five clu…
Oman advances to second round at AVC Samila Open
MUSCAT: Oman’s duo Hood al Jalboubi and Mazin al Hashmi advanced to the second round of the men’s competition at the AVC Beach Tour – 25th Samila Open 2026, being held at Samila Be…