Jamaica announces deadly bacterial outbreak after hurricane
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, six people have died in Jamaica of leptospirosis, a bacterial illness often spread by rat urine and found in contaminated waters after storms…
Trump and Mamdani vow future optimism, sidestepping critiques
By Emma G. FitzsimmonsPresident Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, put on a remarkable display of bonhomie in the Oval Office, with Trump showering…
Before the coffee gets cold and the memory fades
Since my mother passed away last January, I find myself driving to her favourite spot on the beach, parking my car, getting out my folding chair, and facing the ocean just the way…
Reflecting on death can teach us about living
Atheism, though not a religion, rests on conviction — the belief that science will one day answer all questions about human existence. Yet the atheist cannot prove the non-existenc…
A dystopian future is only a footstep, or a stumble, away
Artificial Intelligence, otherwise known as AI, has unlimited potential; however, if you think about it, unlimited doesn’t hold a candle to the potential that exists for the manipu…
Duqm 2025-30 strategy focuses on sub-zones, priority sectors
The Special Economic Zone at Duqm’s (SEZAD) 2025-2030” strategy focuses on localizing investments in various sectors in the zone, with attention to accelerating the development and…
What is your plan for the upcoming long weekend?
With minimum or night temperatures dropping in most governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, November is ideal for outdoor activities and exploration, like camping and trekking.The N…
IATA calls for aircraft systems safety following 5G/6G expansion
National telecommunications regulators must ensure that 5G and future 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionic systems, the …
IATA calls for aircraft safety following 5G/6G expansion
National telecommunications regulators must ensure that 5G and future 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionic systems, the …
Oman tourism sector contributes 2.7% to GDP
Muscat- The heritage and tourism sectors in the Sultanate of Oman achieved advanced performance during the first nine months of 2025, in line with development plans and objectives…