Oman reaffirms support for de-escalation efforts in Yemen
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is closely following the latest developments in the Republic of Yemen, reiterating its consistent position calling for restraint and the primacy of wi…
Al Sharqiyah North monitors educational projects
IBRA: The Municipal Council of Al Sharqiyah North Governorate held its tenth meeting of 2025 on Tuesday to discuss the latest updates regarding educational projects and community p…
Al Buraimi Municipal Council reviews development projects
AL BURAIMI: The Municipal Council of Al Buraimi Governorate held its tenth meeting of 2025, chaired by Sayyid Dr Hamad bin Ahmed al Busaidy, Governor of Al Buraimi.The session focu…
‘Mustad’ camp seeks to qualify youth to enter labour market
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth celebrated the conclusion of the fourth edition of the ‘Mustad’ youth camp in the presence of Mohsin bin Hamad al Hadhrami, Under-…
Winners of Tawasul Youth Short Film Award feted
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, represented by the General Directorate of Youth, announced the winners of the Tawasul Youth Short Film Award in its third edition…
Plastic bag ban enters phase four
Muscat: The fourth phase of the ban on plastic shopping bags will take effect on January 1, 2026, the Environment Authority announced on Tuesday. This is part of the National Progr…
The shift from ideology to economics in governance
From Napoleon Bonaparte’s French campaign in the early nineteenth century — when the Ottoman Empire had entered its phase of decline — until its formal dissolution in 1924 and the…
The quiet inventory we take when a year ends
As the year draws to a close, something subtle begins to happen beneath the noise of celebrations, resolutions, and neatly packaged reviews. We start to take an internal inventory….
Searching for hope in a tough year
This is the season when I customarily argue that the year just ending has been the best in human history.So I dutifully sat at my laptop and tried to write something along the line…
Enter the new year with a positive mindset
The end of the calendar year is the ideal time for self-reflection. Taking time to reflect on the past year not only promotes personal growth but also provides valuable insights th…