Local development in Oman: Building prosperity from within
Local development has become essential for Oman’s economic and social development. The Sultanate of Oman has begun to interpret development beyond the construction of infrastructur…
The circle of life, navigating the empty nest syndrome
Last Sunday, my colleague walked into the office with a big smile on his face and a plate of halwa in his hand, and before we said anything, he announced that his son got engaged….
When solar and wind learn to hold the grid
For decades, the stability of an electricity grid depended on something surprisingly physical: enormous pieces of metal spinning inside conventional power stations. The rotating tu…
RAFO Training Centre, Dhofar University sign MoU
SALALAH: The Royal Air Force of Oman’s Air Training Center and Dhofar University signed a memorandum of cooperation at the university’s headquarters. The memorandum aims to enhance…
Muscat launches citywide e-bike sharing
MUSCAT: Muscat is set to get a new electric mobility option as Muscat Municipality, in partnership with Thimar Company, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Te…
15 productions from nine countries take stage at Dhofar Theatre Festival
SALALAH: Fifteen productions from nine countries are competing for $150,000 in prizes at the second Dhofar International Theatre Festival, bringing Omani theatre onto the same prog…
A space to turn research to viable projects
MUSCAT: The Innovation Park Muscat (IPM) at the Research and Innovation Authority (RIA), represents an integrated system aimed at transforming scientific knowledge and research int…
ECOTHON tackles pressing environmental issues
MUSCAT: ECOTHON 2026, which was held as part of Oman Climate Week 2026, brought together 150 participants to tackle real-world environmental issues. Dana al Zadjali, Project Manage…
Visa-free travel to make Asia-GCC corridor next great growth engine
Measures to ensure accessible, seamless, visa-free experiences could turn the Asia-GCC corridor into the next great growth engine for the Middle East’s travel sector, according to…
Middle East to see 57% rise in international visitor spend by 2030: Report
International visitor spending in the Middle East is forecast to increase by US$116 billion, or 57%, between 2025 and 2030, according to the newly unveiled ATM Travel Trends Report…