Oman’s GDP at current prices rose by 4.6% in Q4, 2025
The Sultante of Oman’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current prices reached RO42.143 billion by the end of December 2025, marking a 2.3 percent increase from the RO41.194 billion…
The Strait of Hormuz was supposed to be too big to fail
The Strait of Hormuz is usually an idyllic place for a vacation. Expatriates stationed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, travel by road to Musandam in Oman, which juts into the strai…
An enforced day off every week in Sri Lankan
COLOMBO — It is a public holiday few people wanted.Residents of Sri Lanka’s capital said the streets were unusually hushed on Wednesday, a day after the government announced it wou…
US allows 30-day sale of Iranian oil to tame prices
The Trump administration waived sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil at sea for 30 days on Friday in its latest attempt to ease oil prices that have been driven up by the U.S…
Trump says considering ‘winding down’ Iran war
Washington, United States – President Donald Trump said Friday that he was considering “winding down” military operations against Iran, as the United States temporarily eased sanct…
Tickets to toothbrushes: BTS’s money-making machine
Seoul – The return of the world’s biggest boy band, BTS, after their almost four-year hiatus looks set to be a major money-spinner — potentially beating Taylor Swift.Ahead of the…
The Honourable Lady extends greetings on Mother’s Day
Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, has addressed a message of greetings to mothers in the Sultanate of Oman and…
US sending Marines and amphibious assault ship to the Middle East: Officials
The US military is deploying thousands more Marines to the Middle East, officials told Reuters on Friday, as President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over their re…
UK allows US to use bases
London – Britain has authorised the United States to use its bases to strike Iranian sites threatening the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, the government said Friday.A spokesperson…
Eid marked with prayers, exchange of greetings
Salalah/Khasab/Muscat: The governorates of the Sultanate of Oman celebrated the first day of Eid Al Fitr on Friday. Large crowds of citizens and residents performed the Eid prayer…