E-trucks make Oman debut at Sohar Port’s Container Terminal
MUSCAT: In a first for Oman’s ports and maritime sector, Hutchison Ports Sohar — the operator of the Container Terminal at Sohar Port — has taken delivery of a fleet of electric te…
Oman–Philippines labour relations deepen amidst focus on welfare, skills
MUSCAT: Labour cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and the Philippines is entering a more dynamic phase, underpinned by strong institutional coordination, shared policy prior…
AI cities and their role in supporting the national economy
Cities are rapidly changing due to Artificial intelligence (AI) which is creating “AI-powered” cities or “smart” cities. These cities incorporate machine learning, data analytics a…
Oman’s AI zone is not about technology — it’s about speed
Oman’s move to establish a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) zone in Muscat is being read as a technology play. It is not. It is a response to a deeper shift in the global eco…
Recognising emotional instability in relationships
Miss A is a psychologist who is very passionate about her job. She was in her mid-thirties when a young man proposed to marry her. He had a stable job and came from a decent family…
SUDAN’S CRISIS WORSENS AMID CONFLICT
Three years after the outbreak of war, Sudan is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with 34 million people in urgent need of assistance, including millions lacking basi…
UAE lifts all air traffic restrictions
The United Arab Emirates announced on Saturday the full reopening of its airspace after weeks of restrictions imposed during the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. “Following a compreh…
Oman sees a drop in traffic accidents in 2025, but not deaths
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman reported 595 traffic deaths and 1,597 injuries from 1,545 accidents in 2025, according to the annual report of the National Centre for Statistics and…
Türkiye reports 9.2 million international visitors in Q1, 2026
Türkiye’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, held a press conference in Istanbul where he announced the country’s tourism statistics for the first three months of…
SalamAir announces direct service to Rwanda
SalamAir has announced the opening of sales for its newest route to Kigali, Rwanda, further expanding its growing presence across the African market. Flights are set to commence on…