Fasting from my moral fury- Part 1
At first, I was dismayed as I was clearly vilified. Patience, Patience, Patience, I told myself, as a glimpse at another unpleasant personal email brought a feeling of distress. My…
HH Sayyid Bilarab chairs Muscat Municipal Council
Muscat: HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, chaired the Muscat Governorate Municipal Council meeting on Thursday.The Council commenced…
Why the future of sustainability is emotional, not just environmental
We have extraordinary knowledge about the environment in this day and age. Satellites monitor glaciers retreating to within a centimeter. Real-time measurements of the atmosphere’s…
Oman-mediated Iran-US talks begin in Geneva
Geneva: Oman’s Foreign Minister held meetings in Geneva with the US President’s Envoy, Jared Kushner, as part of ongoing consultations linked to the indirect negotiations between…
Sayyid Theyazin, FAO Director discuss enhancing food and fisheries sectors
Muscat: His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, received Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of t…
Sayyid Badr meets Iranian counterpart in Geneva as Oman mediates indirect talks
In the context of the ongoing indirect discussions between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, facilitated by the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi…
More tenders floated for Jabal al Akhdar, Masirah airports
Muscat: Oman Airports has initiated the process for the development of the two regional airports in the Sultanate of Oman to boost regional connectivity, especially tourist places….
What is the difference between cold and seasonal flu?
Muscat: As seasonal changes bring a rise in respiratory illnesses, health professionals are highlighting the distinction between the common cold and seasonal flu to help the public…
These tools can spot AI fakes. Do they really work?
Content generated by artificial intelligence has become so lifelike that it’s often impossible to tell whether a video or an image floating through social media is real or fake.Ent…
A deal or war? crucial US-Iran talks today
On Thursday, the United States and Iran will meet for a high-stakes round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva. The outcome may determine whether they go to war or strike a deal.Presi…