Japan’s cherry blossom picnics hit by inflation
Global inflation is taking a bite out of Japan’s iconic ‘hanami’ cherry blossom picnics, with an index tracking food and drink costs up 25 per cent since 2020, private think tank…
LEGACY IN FOCUSWomen, art and memory at Elizabeth Arthotel
On March 8, as the world marked International Women’s Day, the Elizabeth Arthotel in Ischgl unveiled ‘Women in Frame’, a compelling exhibition that paid tribute to contemporary fem…
Government completes the acquisition of Salamair
Muscat: The Government of the Sultanate of Oman announced the successful completion of its acquisition of SalamAir, a strategic move aimed at developing a more integrated aviation…
Trump says Iran ‘better get serious’ in Mideast war talks
Tehran: US President Donald Trump warned Iran Thursday to engage in talks to end the Middle East war “before it is too late”, after Tehran publicly spurned US overtures to resolve…
MoH warns against using wadi water
Muscat: The Ministry of Health has issued a public advisory urging citizens and residents to avoid using water from wadis and stagnant pools during the current unstable weather con…
Over 200 blood donors needed today: Blood Bank in Baushar
Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MoH), represented by the Department of Blood Banks Services (DBBS), has issued a high-priority appeal for blood donations to address a critical shor…
Flights to Dammam from Muscat resume, other GCC services still affected
Muscat – The Oman-based airlines will resume services to the eastern Saudi Arabian cities of Dammam from April 1.Oman Air will start services to Dammam and Amman (Jordan) next week…
Heavy rainfall alert issued across Oman for Friday
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a weather alert warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected to affect large parts of the Sultanate of Oman starting e…
Indian rupee continues to fall: How it works for expatriates
Muscat: For Indian residents in the Sultanate of Oman, looking forward to taking advantage of the remittance exchange rates, the Indian Rupee continues its fall. On Wednesday, it c…
Asian Cup draw postponed as Middle East conflict continues
The draw for January’s Asian Cup finals, which was due to be held in Riyadh on April 11, has been postponed, the Asian Football Confederation announced on Thursday.Officials hav…