SPF confirms continuity of support to families
MUSCAT: The Social Protection Fund (SPF) has elucidated the approved procedures for establishing the disappearance of an insured individual or a pension beneficiary, reaffirming th…
Easter in Jerusalem hit by war and restrictions
In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem’s Old City, silence reigned on Easter Sunday, with the holiday overshadowed by war and restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulchre.All…
Opera explores life after school shooting
School shootings are a tragically common occurrence in the United States, but rarely do they reach the stage of one of the world’s premier opera houses. That changes as Innocence,…
A poem about OMAN by Angela Mary Neil
In a land far away in the Middle East,Blessed with splendor,Heritage is well reserved,This land holds stories of long reigns. The country that stretches across a huge region,The c…
Dinosaur collagen used to create one-of-a-kind handbag
Scientists and designers unveiled on Thursday a handbag made with collagen derived from Tyrannosaurus Rex fossils from the US in a unique creation intended to demonstrate the valu…
Opec+ debates oil output hike amid Iran war paralysis
MOSCOW/LONDON: Opec+ may approve an oil output increase on Sunday, four sources from the group said, a rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise…
SPF clarifies on allowance for families of missing persons
MUSCAT: The Social Protection Fund (SPF) clarified on it the procedures it takes to ascertain the disappearance of an insured person or pensioner, affirming the support disbursed f…
Joint committee debates draft anti-drug law
MUSCAT: The joint committee of the State Council and Majlis Ash’shura held a meeting to discuss the articles of disagreement between the two councils regarding the draft law on com…
How to exchange a damaged banknote? Explained
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has outlined the procedures for exchanging damaged banknotes, reaffirming its commitment to facilitating currency circulation and serving the…
Oman, Iran discuss measures to ensure smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran held a meeting at the undersecretary level in the ministries of foreign affairs of both countries on Saturday.The mee…