Expat killed in Fujairah drone attack
Muscat: A Bangladeshi national was killed by falling shrapnel after a drone interception in the United Arab Emirates, the official WAM news agency said on Wednesday.The competent a…
Drones target Kuwait airport, fuel tanks on fire
Kuwait City – Kuwait’s civil aviation authority said Wednesday that the state’s international airport had come under an Iranian drone attack that led to “a large fire” at fuel tank…
Middle East war to slow down air travel, but intensity not clear: IATA
Muscat: While international air travel demand rose 5.9 percent compared to February 2025, the capacity was up 5.3 percent year-on-year, and the load factor was 80.5 percent (+0.5 c…
Trump faces a decision on whether to start a ground war
WASHINGTON — As the war in Iran has entered its second month with no negotiations yet scheduled between the major combatants, President Donald Trump is facing several interlocking…
US will be out of Iran within 2 to 3 weeks: Trump
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States would wrap up its military campaign in Iran in two or three weeks, and the White House said he would address the natio…
Next days in Iran war will be ‘decisive’
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that the next days of the Iran war will be ‘decisive’ while refusing to rule out US ground forces playing a role in the conflict.Hegseth…
Schools shift to e-learning as rains expected today
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Education has announced the switch to distance education and the activation of e-learning platforms across all public and private schools, universities and…
Immunisation enhances prevention, protects generations
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has identified strengthening the healthcare system as a top priority, with children’s immunisation being a cornerstone of preventative healthcare and…
Domestic tourism in focus as sector affected by regional geopolitics
MUSCAT: The focus of the upcoming season is domestic tourism, with corporations exploring insurance coverage to ensure the smooth operation of their businesses, according to expert…
Expats can be hired as legal consultants
MUSCAT: Starting April 3, the legal profession in the Sultanate of Oman will operate under a clear distinction between lawyers and legal consultants, in accordance with Royal Decre…