SME Authority to support Omani entrepreneurs through land grants
AFRAH AL BALUSHIMUSCAT: The 2026 Annual Plan outlined recently by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) of the Sultanate of Oman includes a strategy for de…
A chip on the shoulder or ignorance about working etiquette
How you communicate reflects who you are and shapes perceptions in the business environment. Effective communication reflects personal and organisational strength, while poor commu…
UTAS-Al Musannah hosts seminar on youth leadership
AL MUSANNAH: The University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Al Musannah organised a seminar titled “Youth Leadership: Towards an Active Generation in Society” as part of its…
India’s $500 billion US imports intent draws scepticism, risks widening trade deficit
NEW DELHI: India’s stated intention to buy $500 billion of U.S. goods over five years under a trade deal is drawing scepticism, with economists warning it could distort commercial…
Iran says it won’t negotiate over its missile capabilities
DUBAI: Iran’s missile capabilities are its red line and are not a subject to be negotiated, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Wednesday, as Tehran and Washington eye a…
Record heat and raging fires ring in 2026 across the Southern Hemisphere
SANTIAGO: From Argentina to Australia to South Africa, record heat and raging wildfires are rampaging through the Southern Hemisphere at the start of 2026, with scientists predicti…
Do you know the advantages of having an ROP application
The number of initiatives launched by the Royal Oman Police (ROP) through its mobile application are benefitting the citizens and residents, who can now avoid the need to visit the…
His Majesty receives credentials of 12 ambassadors
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received at Al Barakah Palace this morning the credentials of a number of ambassadors of sisterly and friendly countries accredited to…
Oman launches one-stop digital platform for tourism packages
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has launched a dedicated digital platform for booking tourism packages through its promotional website, Experience Oman.The platform acts as a…
US carmaker Ford reports heavy losses
New York – Ford closed the last quarter with heavy losses of$11.1 billion, according to results released by the US car giant on Tuesday.The decisive factors were the restructuring…