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…
Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine
US singer Beyoncé has officially reached billionaire status, according to Forbes magazine, which announced the milestone on Monday. With this achievement, she becomes only the fift…
Flamingo Lake, Qurayyat: From Hidden Haven to Viral Eco-Destination
What began as a quiet natural corner in Qurayyat has now become one of Oman’s most talked-about destinations on social media. In recent months, Flamingo Lake has turned into a vira…
Hooked on the claw: how crane games conquered Japan’s arcades
As school and work wrap up, crowds fill Tokyo’s many bustling arcade halls – not to battle it out in fighting games, but to snag plush toys from claw machines.In one of these gamin…
Olympics-Italian pianist Dardust to provide soundtrack for Milano Cortina
Italian artist Dardust will provide the music that will feature as the official soundtrack of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, local organisers said on Monday.The work, called…
Oman advances clean energy, EV tech
BEIJING: Dr Saleh bin Said Masan, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Commerce and Industry, carried out a field visit to several lea…
Tariffs, China, dollar: What Wall Street got wrong in 2025
This was one of the most topsy-turvy years in living memory for financial markets, as US President Donald Trump tore up the economic playbook that has shaped the multilateral, glob…
Two Royal decrees issued
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued two Royal decrees. The first ratifies the Air Services Agreement between the Sultanate of Oman and the Dominican Republic. T…
India says its economy has overtaken Japan
New Delhi – India has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-biggest economy — and officials hope to pass Germany within three years, the government’s end-of-year economic review c…
Now, a direct flight to Medan from Muscat
SalamAir has launched a new direct route between Muscat and Medan, Indonesia. The new service will commence on July 3, 2026, with two weekly flights. The route enhances travel oppo…