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…
Al Amerat, Al Oruba, and Masirah secure victories in 2nd week of beach soccer league
MUSCAT: Defending champions Al Amerat continued their winning streak in the 2025/2026 Domestic Beach Soccer League with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Saham in an exciting clash to…
Women’s basketball team sets sights on November competitions
Muscat: The Oman women’s national basketball team continues its intensive preparations for upcoming regional competitions through a focused training camp currently underway at the…
Ministry’s Volleyball Shield begins today
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MoCSY) Volleyball Shield for the 2025–26 season begins on Friday, with two anticipated matches at the Al Saadah Sports Complex in…
Anita Khimji, Suhail Khan crowned RAHRC Bridge champs
MUSCAT: The RAHRC Bridge Section buzzed with excitement as 16 bridge enthusiasts gathered for their much-anticipated annual tournament. Eight pairs competed across 14 boards in sev…
Sinner, Auger-Aliassime into last four of ATP Finals
Jannik Sinner reached the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 to qualify from the Bjorn Borg group with a match to spare.World number o…