Single GCC civil aviation authority plan gets a boost
Muscat: The GCC states on Sunday recommended setting a unified Civil Aviation Authority, a Unified Upper Airspace for GCC states, and Advanced Air Mobility projects across the re…
How do ultraprocessed foods affect the gut?
Walk into a typical supermarket in the United States, and much of what you see — breakfast cereals, frozen meals, processed meats, sodas — is considered ultraprocessed food.These p…
Boeing tackles quality with a ‘war on defects’
RENTON, Wash. — The 737 Max starts its journey through a Boeing factory near Seattle when its empty central tube is hoisted onto a structure high above the floor. There, about a do…
In Turkey, with a message of outreach, Pope meets Erdogan
Pope Leo XIV kicked off the first foreign trip of his papacy on Thursday, arriving in Muslim-majority Turkey for a visit aimed at showcasing his interest in dialogue with other fai…
Hong Kong tower fire toll rises to 128
HONG KONG – The death toll from Hong Kong’s worst fire in nearly 80 years has risen to 128, and about 200 people remain missing from the high-rise residential complex that was eng…
Trump says to suspend ‘third world’ migration
Washington – Donald Trump said Thursday he would suspend migration from what the US leader called “third-world countries”, a day after an Afghan national allegedly shot two Nationa…
Embassies around world celebrate National Day
The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Brunei Darussalam held a reception to celebrate the glorious National Day on Wednesday.Irma bint Said al Kathiriyah, Ambassador of the Sulta…
Oman calls for end to use of chemical weapons
THE HAGUE: The Sultanate of Oman, in a joint statement on behalf of 23 countries, stressed the need to stop violations related to the use of chemical materials in conflict zones, a…
Oman participates in Halal Expo in Istanbul
The Sultanate of Oman participated in Halal Expo 2025 held in Istanbul with the participation of more than 50 countries. The event attracted over 50,000 visitors from more than 100…
Al Batinah South Governorate attracts tourists during holidays
AL RUSTAQ: A number of sites in Al Batinah South Governorate witnessed active tourism, as the governorate is an ideal destination for many types of tourism, including heritage, his…