Scholars gather for Quran-based human development forum
MUSCAT: The third scientific symposium titled ‘The Quran and Human Development’, opened in Muscat on Monday. The event brought together leading scholars, thinkers, and researchers…
OAQA reviews progress in higher education quality assurance
MUSCAT: Under the auspices of Dr Madeeha bint Ahmed al Shaibani, Minister of Education, the Oman Authority for Quality Assurance (OAQA) of Education organised a high-level briefing…
Stock markets dip after latest Middle East
NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks dipped early on Monday, giving back a fraction of their recent bounty as oil prices jumped following Iran’s renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz. An…
8 teams compete at National Arabic Debating Championship
SALALAH: The third and final stage of the preliminary rounds for the ninth edition of the National Arabic Debating Championship got underway at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for…
RO 2.547 m Bidiya Entertainment Centre nears completion
BIDIYAH: Construction of the ‘Bidiya Entertainment Centre’ in the Wilayat of Bidiyah, Al Sharqiyah North Governorate, has reached 93 per cent completion, with the RO 2.547 million…
“Little Elegance, Big Dreams: Redefining Girls’ Fashion from Oman to the World”
In a modest studio where sketches meet fabric and tradition blends with bold imagination, Omani designer Afra al Maskari is quietly reshaping the world of girls’ fashion. A graduat…
RIA affirms its role in supporting innovation
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will join the international community in observing the World Creativity and Innovation Day, which falls on April 21 every year.The event seeks to high…
Oman all set for Asian Beach Games challenge in China
Muscat: Oman’s national teams are set to begin their campaigns at the 6th Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026, with beach handball opening its matches today, Tuesday, while beach soccer…
Al Alawi earns officiating role at World Table Tennis championships
MUSCAT: Oman’s international umpire and holder of blue badge, Mohammed al Alawi, selected as one of the officials to officiate at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships which wi…
Korea–India summit signals stronger economic partnership ahead
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to India is poised to inject fresh momentum into bilateral economic ties, with both sides seeking to unlock underdeveloped areas…