GCC nations lead in advanced social welfare model
MUSCAT: Data released by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) establishes the GCC member states as a leading regional and international model for social protection. This model suc…
Oman advances participatory health planning under Vision 2040
MUSCAT: A national workshop titled ‘The Participatory Approach in Health Services Planning’ was held in Muscat, organised by the Ministry of Health as part of efforts to strengthen…
International studies boost education quality in Al Batinah North
SUHAR: International educational studies are playing an increasingly important role in strengthening learning outcomes in Al Batinah North Governorate, moving beyond examination pu…
Dhofar knock out defending champions Al Shabab
MUSCAT: Dhofar secured a place in the quarterfinals of the His Majesty’s Cup football after edging past defending champions Al Shabab with a narrow 1–0 victory in their Round of 16…
S Korean Lee vows to reveal truth over Jeju Air crash
MUAN: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday apologised to the families of the 179 people who died in a Jeju Air crash a year ago, vowing to reveal the truth behind the wor…
Muscat Nights 2026: Illuminating Oman’s capital
As Oman prepares to host Muscat Nights 2026, the capital city is set to transform into a mesmerising spectacle of light, culture, and entertainment. This vibrant event promises to…
Oman’s transition from shedding to building
The year 2025, marked as the year of the snake in the lunar calendar, carried powerful symbolism of wisdom, patience, and transformation. This is so because one of the most meaning…
Let’s flow to 2026 with intention
Let’s not just drift into the new year, but let’s find the sense of purpose as we enter the threshold of 2026.The year 2026 is a new book waiting to be written.We will see new tren…
International students join Arabic course at Sultan Qaboos Institute
MANAH: The Sultan Qaboos Institute for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers, located in the Wilayat of Manah, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, on Monday welcomed 45 male and female stu…
Hamas confirms death of armed wing spokesman Abu Ubaida
Hamas confirmed on Monday that its armed wing spokesman, Abu Ubaida, and Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar were killed during the Gaza war earlier this year.The Israeli military said in M…