Russia shows Ukraine’s drone attack at Putin residence
MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry published a video on Wednesday of a downed drone that it said Ukraine launched at President Vladimir Putin’s residence in northwest Russia this we…
Thailand releases Cambodian soldiers held since July
PHNOM PENH: Eighteen Cambodian soldiers received a hero’s welcome home on Wednesday, after Thailand released them as part of a truce deal that ended weeks of deadly fighting along…
Policies strengthen Oman’s resilience
MUSCAT, DEC 31The Omani Economic Association organised the 29th Economic Council on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, under the theme “Oman’s Economic Performance 2020–2025”. The event t…
Aviation sector contributes $1.8 billion to Oman’s GDP
MUSCAT, DEC 31The aviation sector in Oman contributes an estimated $1.8 billion to the GDP and supports 42,000 jobs across the wider economy, according to a recent report by the In…
Rio receives Guinness record for biggest New Year’s bash
Rio de Janeiro has been awarded the Guinness world record for the largest-ever New Year’s Eve celebration hosted by a city, for an hours-long free concert that gathered 2.5 million…
His Majesty visits Cyber Defence Centre
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, paid a Royal visit on Wednesday to the Cyber Defence Centre in the Governorate of Muscat. During the visit, His…
Royal Decree on mandatory premarital medical examination
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Wednesday issued Royal decree No 111/2025 on Regulation of Premarital Medical Examination.Article (1) states that every Omani wishin…
New digital roadside billboards launched in Muscat
JCDecaux Oman has unveiled Digital Impact, a new digital out-of-home (DOOH) network developed in collaboration with Muscat Municipality.The initiative introduces 15 large-format di…
Shura to host Minister of Labour next week
The Majlis A’ Shura will host the Minister of Labour during its regular sessions on January 7 and 8.During the session, the minister will discuss labour polices, plans of the Mini…
Mandatory pre-marital medical examination to take effect in 2026
Muscat: The third phase of the pre-marital medical examination will be a must in 2026, with the issuance of a legislative framework that mandates the screening as a prerequisite fo…