Philippines vows arrests over bogus flood control projects
The Philippines’ president vowed on Thursday that those behind bogus flood control projects will be arrested before Christmas, days after deadly back-to-back typhoons left swathes…
GCC approves pilot launch of one-stop travel for citizens
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday approved the first phase of a “One-Stop” travel system, allowing citizens to complete all travel procedures at a single point.The GCC…
Royal Hospital conducts artificial heart transplant
MUSCAT: An Omani medical team from the National Heart Centre, Royal Hospital, has successfully performed an artificial heart transplant on a patient (a woman) suffering from severe…
Red Warriors in good shape to face Sudan in friendly
MUSCAT: Red Warriors are all set to meet Sudan in their first friendly preparatory match scheduled on Friday as part of the underway domestic camp to gear up for Fifa Arab Cup Qata…
Oman ready to host World Cup of Snookers
MUSCAT: The Oman Billiards and Snooker Committee (OBSC) has announced that the Sultanate of Oman is fully prepared to host the World Snooker Championship (Men’s and Teams), to be h…
Al Khanjari’s feat ‘golden achievement’ for Oman
Muscat: Sayyid Najib bin Hilal al Busaidy, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received the Omani sports delegation participating in the sixth Islam…
Sixers edge Celtics while Thunder reach NBA-best 11-1
NEW YORK: Tyrese Maxey and hometown hero Justin Edwards sparked the Philadelphia 76ers over Boston 102-100 on Tuesday while reigning champion Oklahoma City improved their NBA-best…
Strategic projects in Al Buraimi augur boom
AL BURAIMI: A number of strategic projects aimed at promoting sustainable development and improving the quality of life for its citizens are currently under implementation in Al Bu…
Sultan Qaboos Award for culture, arts winners announced
MUSCAT: The Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science announced the winners of the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature (12th Edition – 2025) during a pre…
‘Maak’ app boosts efficiency of hiring process
MUSCAT: A unified digital platform from the Ministry of Labour, the ‘Maak’ application has streamlined and simplified procedures and services for individuals and employers, ensurin…