The benefits of fasting during Ramadhan
Muslims fast during the month of Ramadhan as an act of obedience to Allah and as one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which form the core of Muslim faith and practice. The fast, from…
The rise of Bangladesh’s new leader
When Tarique Rahman, who is set to become the prime minister of Bangladesh, went into exile in 2008 after being charged with bribery and corruption, many Bangladeshis wrote him off…
In Munich, Europe’s leaders wonder if they can ever trust America again
When Vice-President JD Vance told the Munich Security Conference last year that America’s European allies were destroying themselves with immigration and unfairly barring the far-r…
NEW YEAR
Men participate in a dragon dance on Qianmen Street in Beijing ahead of the Lunar New Year of the Horse. – AFP
Airports in Oman handle nearly 15 million passengers
Muscat- The total number of passengers traveling through the airports of the Sultanate of Oman until the end of December 2025 increased by 2.8 percent to 14,939,209 passengers, com…
AirAdvisor rates top airlines for Ramadhan travel
As travelers fly during Ramadhan each year to be with family and friends, AirAdvisor has announced its new ranking of the top 10 airlines for Ramadhan travelers in 2026. The analys…
UAE, Saudi Arabia, India top travel destinations for Omanis
Muscat: The top outbound countries visited by Omani travelers in 2024 are the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, India, Iran, Thailand and Türkiye.Of these, the UAE topped t…
Bait al Zubair marks 28th anniversary
Marking 28 years of sustained cultural contribution, Bait al Zubair commemorated its anniversary through a series of events that reflected its long-standing role in preserving Oman…
Amenia announces temporary visa exemption for GCC residents
Yerevan, Armenia – The Republic of Armenia has announced a temporary visa exemption for eligible foreign nationals, making travel to the country easier than ever for residents of 1…
Next round of US-Iran talks in Geneva: Report
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will hold negotiations with Iran on Tuesday in Geneva, with representatives from the Sultanate of Oman as mediators, Reuters reported, quo…