Royal Decree reorganizes Oman Human Rights Commission
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Tuesday issued Royal decree No 47/2026 on reorganizing Oman Human Rights Commission, reading as follows: Article (1) replaces the…
What It Means to Grow Up Today
I have been paying closer attention this week, not just to the headlines, but to the pauses in between them. The way conversations shift when the topic turns to the world beyond Om…
From a Backyard Beginning to Dubai’s Podiums, A Passion That Built Al Mahamid Stud’s Glory
At the heart of Arabia’s enduring passion for horses, Al Mahamid Stud stands as one of Oman’s most inspiring success stories. Founded by Salim bin Said al Rashidi, the stud has gro…
‘Sartorial diplomacy’ on show in expo of late UK queen’s fashion
In a handwritten note on a sketch of an evening dress for her official visit to India and Pakistan in 1961, Queen Elizabeth II specified it should be sewn in “yellow satin”, a colo…
Cannes Festival promises escapism in Hollywood-lite edition
The Cannes Film Festival has unveiled a diverse lineup for this year’s edition, highlighting historical dramas, emotional storytelling and even football — while major Hollywood stu…
Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays ‘peacemaker’ in US-Iran talks
Islamabad, Pakistan: As the clock ticked down to US President Donald Trump’s deadline to destroy Iran’s civilisation last week, hope emerged from an unlikely corner, with Pakistan’…
Stocks rise, oil slips on hopes for Mideast peace deal
London: Stock markets climbed and oil prices retreated Tuesday on rekindled hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the key Strait of Hormuz to end disruptions that…
US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON/DUBAI: Negotiating teams from the U.S. and Iran could return to Islamabad this week to resume talks to end the war, sources told Reuters on Tuesday, after the…
HM receives call from Qatar Emir
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a phone call from Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar.During the call, the two leaders discussed the…
Tankers pass Strait of Hormuz on first day of US blockade, data shows
SINGAPORE/TOKYO: A third Iran-linked tanker was entering the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday on the first full day of the U.S. blockade on vessels calling at Iranian por…