A season of light, generosity and togetherness
Muscat: Cities and villages across the Sultanate of Oman are decked up for Ramadhan, creating scenes of warmth, spirituality and celebration. Streets are adorned with crescent moon…
Attacks on Sudan healthcare facilities killed 69 this year, says WHO
CAIRO: Five attacks on healthcare facilities have killed dozens of people in Sudan since the beginning of the year, the WHO said, as the war nears the start of its fourth year. The…
Iran prepares counterproposal to US
TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign minister said he expected to have a draft counterproposal ready within days following nuclear talks with the United States this week, while US President Dona…
Macron urges ‘calm’ ahead of tense rally
LYON: French President Emmanuel Macron appealed on Saturday for cooler heads to prevail ahead of a rally for a far-right activist whose killing, blamed on the hard left, has put th…
Beyond the runway: Strategy and integration drive real development
Airports are often filed as a transport story. In Oman, they increasingly read as an economic story — about reducing the cost of distance, widening access to opportunity, and conne…
AI’s environmental cost comes under scrutiny
Artificial intelligence is increasingly promoted as a catalyst for climate action, with applications ranging from grid optimisation to industrial efficiency. However, new research…
The impact of ICV and Ramadhan in Oman
The Sultanate of Oman integrates economic development while incorporating cultural values. In-Country Value (ICV) and the Ramadhan period of the Islamic calendar, have significant…
When do we become ‘old’? Rethinking age in a changing world
It was around 7 pm when the doorbell rang. My 28-year-old son was sitting in the living room. He rushed to open the door, only to find two young boys standing outside. “Sorry, uncl…
Minnesota reels afteranti-migrant ‘occupation’
The Trump administration has framed its divisive push to round up undocumented migrants in Minnesota as a win for his mass deportation agenda, despite a major backlash and decisive…
Accademia Teatro alla Scala highlights artistic innovation
The concert conducted by Anna Skryleva on Saturday, February 14, Music Theatre Headquarters of the Royal Guard, marked the successful conclusion of the cultural mission in Oman. Th…