US military says destroys Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks
WASHINGTON: The United States said it struck and destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday in response to attempted missile attacks on naval vessels, in the latest exchange o…
Oman Cricket’s infrastructure growth key to host major fixtures: ICC chief
MUSCAT, SEPT 5Oman Cricket could upgrade its infrastructure in order to host major international fixtures, according to International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah, who m…
Oman, Rwanda bolster relations
MUSCAT: Bilateral relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Rwanda continue to evolve across multiple sectors, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries…
Early Alzheimer’s diagnosis can improve care, protect rights
MUSCAT, SEPT 5Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can help patients access treatment sooner, maintain independence for longer and allow families to p…
Zad programme grooms students for study abroad
MUSCAT, SEPT 5The three-day Zad: Promising Omani Leaders Initiative, organised by the Royal Academy of Management (RAM) in partnership with the Ministry of Education, concluded on…
Nepal tunnel rescue revives hopes 10 days after flood
KATHMANDU: Rescuers in Nepal pulled alive on Saturday a Chinese national from a tunnel and a local woman from her partially submerged home, as emergency response teams searched wit…
Fresh Yemen clashes kill more than 60 people
TAIZ: Fighting between Yemen’s government forces and the country’s Ansar Allah group killed more than 60 people on Saturday, including civilians, medical and military sources said….
Lebanon raises toll to 4 dead in Israeli strikes
BEIRUT: Lebanon on Saturday raised the toll in Israeli strikes on the country’s south and east overnight to four killed, with Israel saying it was responding to an attempted Hezbol…
7.7 million passengers traveled through Oman’s airports in 2026
Muscat: The total number of passengers traveling through Oman’s airports, including arrivals, departures, and transit passengers, was 7,689,967 by the end of July 2026, a decrease…
Oman, Rwanda reaffirm commitment to advancing bilateral relations
Muscat: Bilateral relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Rwanda continue to evolve across multiple sectors, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries…