Reduced working hours to empower persons with disabilities
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Social Development clarified that an employee or worker with a disability, or an employee or worker without a disability who is the primary caregiver of a r…
Al Wahaibi shines at Jordan International Baja
AQABA, Jordan: Omani hero Hamed al Wahaibi continued his winning streak in the 2026 FIA World Baja Cup by consolidating his lead in the Challenger category after finishing the Jord…
Evans wins Rally Sweden to top championship standings
PARIS, France: Welshman Elfyn Evans completed a superb weekend in his Toyota with his third victory at Rally Sweden on Sunday which lifts him to the top of the early championship t…
Kaleem’s milestone moment sends clear message
COLOMBO: Oman may have endured a bruising campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, suffering three heavy defeats, the latest a 96-run loss to Irel…
Israeli fresh air strikes kill 11 across Gaza
GAZA: Israel fired air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing at least 11 Palestinians, Palestinian officials said, in what the military called a response to ceasefire vi…
When progress becomes a shared responsibility
Some gatherings leave you informed; others leave you inspired. The ‘Together Forward’ forum, presided over by HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Econ…
The invisible strength of social protection
Social protection is often reduced to a single question about how much money the government gives. Many people judge it by the size of a payment, while overlooking the wider system…
Interpol backroom warriors fight AI cyber criminals
From perfectly spelled phishing emails to fake videos of government officials, artificial intelligence is changing the game for Interpol’s cat-and-mouse fight against cybercrime at…
When past success blocks future growth
In leadership and institutional development, past success is often treated as an asset a mark of wisdom, maturity and proven strategy. Yet the same achievements that built a leader…
Indian Union Budget 2026: Highlights and insights
The Indian economy is characterised by strong, sustained growth, moderate inflation and improved macroeconomic stability, yet it stands at a global crossroads amidst trade wars and…