No plans to reduce school class hours: MoE
Muscat: In reference to the demands made on some social media platforms regarding reducing the class hours in schools during the remainder of the academic year, the Ministry of Edu…
A 5-month wait and a 50% fail rate: It’s hard to get a British driving license
LONDON — Grace Reynolds eased the car smoothly away from traffic lights, overtook a stopped double-decker bus, then deftly navigated a street narrowed by vehicles parked on either…
Passengers are left stranded after Spirit shuts down
Ashley Owens expected Saturday to be stressful. She was, after all, the maid of honor in her friend’s wedding in Las Vegas that evening.But when she woke up Saturday, she discovere…
Jordanians struggle as wars scare tourists away
PETRA, Jordan — In a normal year, Alyan and Sharhan, the pair of camels that greet visitors as they enter Jordan’s ancient city of Petra, would have little rest. Usually, tourist a…
Trump is reviewing new proposal from Iran
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran remained in limbo after President Donald Trump said Saturday evening on social media that he was reviewing Iran’s latest proposal b…
CPA warns against using some portable chargers
The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued a consumer awareness warning regarding a number of portable chargers belonging to the Anker brand, due to their non-compliance wi…
Renewed war with US ‘likely’: Iran military official
A senior Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting with the US was “likely”, hours after President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with an Iranian nego…
MoARA urges pilgrims to adhere to Haj permit system
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MoARA) has urged all pilgrims to strictly adhere to the Haj permit system, emphasising that it is essential for ensuring the sm…
Royal Hospital launches advanced thoracoscopy service for chest diseases
MUSCAT: The Royal Hospital has launched a medical thoracoscopy service as an advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedure to enhance the management of respiratory diseases and imp…
Gulf Traffic Week begins today with focus on pedestrian safety
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will join other GCC countries in marking the 38th edition of Gulf Traffic Week 2026, held under the theme ‘Cross Safely’, from May 3 to May 7. This ye…