UTAS-Sur symposium highlights ecology, insect science
SUR: The Department of Applied Biotechnology (ABT) at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS-Sur) hosted a student-led symposium titled ‘Buzz and Balance: Explorin…
British Omani Society launches ‘A Journey to Arabia Felix’ in London
LONDON: The British Omani Society hosted the launch of ‘A Journey to Arabia Felix’, a new book by British explorer Mark Evans, MBE, chronicling his 30-day expedition across Oman ea…
Muscat International Book Fair panel holds preparatory meeting
MUSCAT: The Main Committee of the Muscat International Book Fair held its first preparatory meeting on Thursday in preparation for the upcoming edition. The meeting was chaired by…
World Radiography Day 2025 celebrated
MUSCAT: The Medical City for Military and Security Services celebrated World Radiography Day 2025 on Thursday, under the auspices of Brigadier Dr Saleh bin Saud al Abri, Director-G…
Graduation held for Advanced Medical Services Course graduates
MUSCAT: The Medical City for Military and Security Services on Thursday celebrated the graduation of the Advanced Medical Services Course for Officers. The ceremony was held under…
Meeting discusses AI, innovation in healthcare
MUSCAT: The Khoula Hospital organised its first Annual Scientific Research Day on Thursday under the auspices of Dr Saif bin Abdullah al Haddabi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of…
Inflation: The hidden weapon of capitalism
I still remember, as a child, when my father used to buy the monthly household ration for about RO 70 — and that was enough to sustain a family of six. His monthly income then was…
Letters from Dutchmen in Oman: Reflections across time
Understanding Arabs was one of the hundreds of books my late father left behind when he passed earlier this year. To my surprise, I recently found it in a box among my parents’ bel…
Shawahen, Karamah, Mirdaf shine at Haima camel race
MUSCAT: ‘Shawahen’, owned by Ghadir al Harsousi, captured the main round title in the Hagayeg category over 3 km, recording an impressive time of 4:45 minutes at the conclusion of…
National Day Cup horse race tomorrow
MUSCAT: The Oman Equestrian Federation will organise the National Day Cup horse race on Saturday at the Al Rahba Racecourse in the Wilayat of Barka, marking one of the key sporting…