Global markets climb as Wall Street rally boosts investor sentiment
European and Asian stock markets rose on Friday as investors tracked a record session on Wall Street in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut.The gains came de…
AI boom vs dot-com boom
The dot-com boom, a period of wild exuberance and extreme hype that began in the mid-1990s, built the foundations for the contemporary wired world. When the internet mania turned t…
MOL clarifies on job status of Omani staff of telecom firm
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour clarified on social media reports regarding the termination of services of 125 employees by the Omani Qatari Telecommunications Company (Ooredoo). Th…
Shura approves Oman-India economic partnership agreement
The Majlis A’ Shura has concluded deliberations and approved the agreement on the draft Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the Sultanate of Oman and the Go…
In Pics: Fireworks as part of the SAF Annual Day celebrations
The Sultan’s Armed Forces’ (SAF) Annual Day was celebrated on Thursday, which falls on December 11 every year.**media[3220783]****media[3220785]****media[3220786]****media[3220789]…
Winners of the 33rd Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran competition announced
MUSCAT: The Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science announced the winners of the 33rd Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition at a press conference on Wednesday.Habib bin…
Oman, Australia hold political talks
MUSCAT: The first session of political talks between the Sultanate of Oman and Australia was held in Muscat on Thursday.The Omani side was headed by Shaikh Abdulaziz al Hosni, Head…
Sultan’s Armed Forces celebrate Annual Day
AL MUSANNAH: The Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) celebrated the SAF Day, which falls on December 11 every year.This day embodies the highest meanings of sacrifice and loyalty, confirmi…
WHO, Ibri Healthy City sign memorandum of cooperation
IBRI: A memorandum of cooperation (MoC) was signed between Ibri Healthy City and the World Health Organization (WHO) in Ibri on Thursday.This is part of national efforts aimed at s…
Preparation is the best defence against climate hazards and tsunamis
Muscat: The 4th edition of the National Campaign to Raise Awareness About Climatic Hazards and Tsunamis concluded in the Wilayat of Qurayat, Governorate of Muscat, on Thursday. The…