Paul McCartney recalls Yesterday with first album in five years
McCartney named the album, which was released on May 29, after Dungeon Lane, a place close to his childhood home in the Liverpool suburb of Speke.It is referenced in the newly rele…
The House of Secrets: Why A Rose for Emily Still Haunts
Among the many defining works of twentieth-century literature, A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner stands out as a haunting and enduring example of Gothic fiction. While the genre…
Renaissance master Raphael honoured at New York’s Met museum
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and now Raphael take centre stage once more, as New York’s prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art unveils a sweeping retrospective dedicated to the…
Oman retains investment grade credit rating
MUSCAT, MARCH 29S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Oman’s sovereign credit rating at investment-grade ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook, citing the strength of the sultanate of Oman’s fisc…
Consumer authority tightens post-storm checks
MUSCAT: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has stepped up monitoring and field inspections across Oman’s governorates and wilayats to ensure market stability and enforce compl…
Oman targets 400,000 t/y chromite output by 2030
MUSCAT, MARCH 29Minerals Development Oman (MDO) has unveiled plans to ramp up exploration and production of chromite ore to support not only export-led growth but also downstream v…
Standards strategy drives labour market gains
MUSCAT, MARCH 29The National Professional Standards Strategy has achieved significant milestones, reflecting a tangible impact on labour market development. It has helped build a p…
Why leadership failure is often a thinking problem
When organisations fail under capable leadership, the search for explanation tends to move quickly towards the visible. A strategy that proved wrong. A market that shifted unexpect…
Iran warns US over ground attack as regional powers meet in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD/DUBAI: Iran said it was ready to respond to a U.S. ground attack, accusing Washington on Sunday of preparing a land assault even as it sought negotiations and as regiona…
Global shock waves: The widening impact of the US, Israel – Iran war
The escalating confrontations between the US, Israel and Iran have triggered a severe shock to the global energy supplies. The war has disrupted key trade routes, such as the Strai…