HM, King of Spain exchange Orders, Commemorative Gifts
Madrid: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain exchanged Orders and Commemorative Gifts at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, on the occasion o…
Brussels backs advancing Ukraine efforts to join EU
BRUSSELS: The EU’s executive urged the bloc to move ahead with Ukraine’s membership push and slammed Georgia for backsliding, as Brussels unveiled its annual scorecard for countrie…
Hegseth stresses US-South Korea alliance on North
SEOUL: The United States will look at “flexibility” for its troops stationed in South Korea to operate against regional threats, but the focus of the alliance will remain on deterr…
Food parcels delivered to one mn Gazans
GENEVA: The United Nations said that it had distributed food parcels to one million people in Gaza since the ceasefire, but warned it was still in a race to save lives. The UN’s Wo…
UN chief urges end to ‘nightmare of violence’ in Sudan
DOHA: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for a halt to fighting in Sudan, warning that the crisis was rapidly deteriorating after paramilitaries overran a key…
Ensure education is inclusive for children in Gaza
It is encouraging to see schools in the conflict-ravaged Gaza Strip reopening, with children gradually returning to their classes despite significant challenges such as a shortage…
Treat in Oman: Landmark surgery marks Oman’s rise as healthcare hub
MUSCAT, NOV 4A successful 11-hour surgery at Aster Royal Al Raffah Hospital in Muscat has become a milestone for Oman’s growing healthcare sector under the ‘Treat in Oman’ initiati…
Oman is ready to lead hydrogen infrastructure
The global energy system is entering a stage where hydrogen infrastructure will shape economic strength and long-term competitiveness. Countries that move early to build sustainabl…
Dust covers Muscat City
Muscat: Dust and haze continued to blanket parts of Muscat on Tuesday as a flow of dust, driven by cold north-easterly winds from Iran, affected the atmosphere over the Sea of Oman…
In local hands: The rise of homegrown firms
Oman is entering a defining chapter in its history. The ambitions of Oman Vision 2040 call not only for economic growth, but also for growth that is sustainable, inclusive and root…