Oman wins two World Cups at 42nd FIAP Youth Photography Biennial
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has won two World Cups in digital photography at the 42nd FIAP International Youth Photography Biennial, organised by the International Federation of…
Emerging markets 3.0: where the next wave of growth lies
By Dr Vincent Hooper, Professor of Finance & Area Head – SP Jain School of Global ManagementThe narrative around emerging markets is shifting dramatically as we move beyond 2025. G…
Khasab Port ushers in tourism season with cruise arrival
Khasab: Khasab Port received a cruise ship Mein Schiff 4 on Wednesday carrying 2,472 tourists and 952 crew members.The arrival contributes to the growing marine tourism movement in…
Oman’s gateways to the world mark anniversaries
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today marks the seventh anniversary of the opening of Muscat International Airport and the tenth anniversary of the opening of Salalah Ai…
With a direct flight, Omanis can travel to China visa-free
Muscat: China has extended its visa-free entry for residents of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait until December 31, 2026. The earlier deadline was June 8, 2022.This extensio…
Know countries with the highest Real GDP per capita
Recent forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) project global growth to slow to 3.1% in 2026. Advanced economies are expected to expand by around 1.5%, while emerging…
K-pop in Pakistan (2): From Secret Fandom to Global Community
The secrets of a healthy snack
Snacking can get a bad rap. But when it’s done well, it can be a helpful bridge between meals to manage blood glucose, support digestion and make sure you have the energy and focus…
Is Melatonin bad for your heart? Here’s what to know
Last week, a series of headlines warned about the potential risks of taking the sleep supplement melatonin, saying new research had linked it to a 90% increase in heart failure.The…
Gamma, a PowerPoint for the AI Era, raises $68 million
As an investment banker and consultant, Grant Lee spent years toiling on PowerPoint presentations. They are “the language of business,” he said, but require too much time “moving p…