OIA launches Furas platform; spends RO 1.3bn across local supply chains
New digital platform aims to widen SME access to contracts as mandatory local content spend reaches RO 210m and supplier development accelerates.MUSCAT: Oman Investment Authority (…
US and Iran warn they are ready for war as talks in limbo
Tehran- The United States and Iran both warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down on a ceasefire on Tuesday, with uncertainty over whether talks that President Donald…
Gulf TV personality Hayat al Fahad dies at 78
Actress Hayat al Fahad has died at the age of 78 after a battle with illness. She was one of the Gulf’s prominent faces in television and theatre.According to Kuwait Times, Hayat A…
Alcaraz awaiting test results with French Open defence at risk
Carlos Alcaraz is awaiting the results of tests on his injured wrist before making a decision about defending his French Open title next month, the world number two said.The se…
War fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says
BRUSSELS/LONDON – Disruption to global oil supplies from the Iran war has added more than $100 to the price of long-haul flights from Europe, a cost likely to trigger higher tick…
Varma ton revives Mumbai’s IPL hopes with win over Gujarat
Ahmedabad, India: Swashbuckling batter Tilak Varma hit his maiden IPL century to lead Mumbai Indians to just their second win of the campaign as they hammered Gujarat Titans by 99…
FIA announces package of F1 rule changes from next race in Miami
LONDON: Formula One teams and stakeholders agreed unanimously on Monday to rule tweaks aimed at improving the racing and driver safety from the next race in Miami on May 3.The s…
Sabalenka, Alcaraz sweep top Laureus honours in Madrid
MADRID: Tennis ruled the red carpet in Madrid on Monday as Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards.The pair w…
US positive on Iran deal, but talks still uncertain
WASHINGTON/CAIRO/ISLAMABAD, April 21 (Reuters) – The United States expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan, and a senior Iranian official said T…
Apple CEOs through the years: From Michael Scott
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple said Monday that Tim Cook, its longtime CEO, would step down in September and be succeeded by John Ternus, the head of hardware engineering. Since Steve Jobs…