Domino’s bounce back against Bisdak in OPBL tourney
MUSCAT: Domino’s Pizza/Barangay Ginebra Oman (BGO) staged a strong comeback following aheartbreaking loss in their previous outing against Team Excellence, edging out Team Bisdak A…
Al Rahbi, Brody set for U18 tennis final
MUSCAT: The Junior Tennis Championship will conclude on Wednesday at the tennis courts of Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher after 10 days of competitive action across differe…
Education in conflict and war: challenges and opportunities
Education during conflicts and wars is a critical yet often overlooked dimension of humanitarian response and long-term development. Armed conflicts disrupt not only political and…
Nepal cruise to emphatic win over Oman
MUSCAT: Oman slumped to a second successive defeat to conclude a disappointing ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series in Nepal, going down by 81 runs as the hosts rode on a near…
Speculation, security and distrust…
The reported shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, an event attended by high-profile political figures including US President Donald Trump, his wife and V…
When fear prevails, animals are left behind
In times of uncertainty, attention naturally turns towards survival. Safety becomes the priority, and decisions are often made hastily, sometimes under pressure and from a place of…
Khoula Hospital introduces cochlear implant surgery
MUSCAT: The Day Care Unit at Khoula Hospital has begun performing cochlear implant surgeries according to the latest international medical practices.Cochlear implantation is an adv…
The Shura council to host Minister of agriculture, fisheries and water resources on Wednesday
MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash’shura will host Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources to deliver the ministry’s statement at the council’s 18th…
Opec, Opec+ and the oil market: Between coordination and production sovereignty
In energy markets, strength is not measured solely by the size of reserves, but by the ability of producers to coordinate their collective behaviour in a market defined by cycles a…
Urea in 2026: An unfolding global crisis
While oil price fluctuations amid the volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz make headlines, a quieter crisis is unfolding amid geopolitical flux. The price of Urea has surged…