Moscow intent on pressing on in Ukraine: Putin
Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Friday said the ball was in the court of the West and Kyiv in talks to end the war in Ukraine, while hailing Moscow’s recent battlefield gains and threat…
TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat
TikTok said it has signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain operations in the United States and avoid a ban over its Chinese ownership.Th…
The invisible burden of leadership
When we picture leadership, it often comes dressed in symbols of privilege: big offices, important titles, recognition at events. From the outside, it can look like a crown, shiny,…
Arabic language policies and their future horizons
Language is never a neutral instrument. It carries knowledge, shapes imagination and defines the boundaries of culture. Arabic, throughout its long history, has proven itself to be…
Energy giant BP extends shakeup with new CEO pick
LONDON: British energy giant BP, which this year shelved targets on reducing carbon emissions, has appointed industry veteran Meg O’Neill to be chief executive from April, replacin…
Oman strengthens e-fuels pipeline with Swiss-backed Suhar initiative
MUSCAT, DEC 19A Swiss-backed sustainable fuels project proposed in Oman could ultimately be underpinned by up to 2 gigawatts (GW) of dedicated renewable electricity, a scale that w…
Heavy rains in northern governorates of Oman
The Oman Meteorology stated that the governorates of Musandam, Al Buraimi, North al Batinah, and Al Dhahirah will experience rainfall of varying intensity, accompanied by a chance …
Sifah Ultra Marathon debuts on Friday
Muscat: Blending sport, nature and community engagement, the first edition of the Sifah Ultra Marathon will be held on Friday, giving a strong boost to inbound tourism and adventur…
‘India assures joint actions’
MUSCAT, DEC 18Both India and the Sultanate of Oman are two countries connected by various cords of diplomacy, friendship, culture, and geography, as well as people-to-people contac…
HM confers Order of Oman upon Indian Premier
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik conferred the Order of Oman upon Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, in recognition of the advanced bilateral relat…