Aviation sector sets joint media review
MUSCAT: Oman’s aviation sector entities will convene a joint annual media meeting on April 13 to review recent performance and outline future growth strategies, as part of efforts…
Oman secure 2nd straight win over Thailand
MUSCAT: Oman’s national hockey team continued its strong start to the 2026 Asian Games Qualifier with an important 2-1 win over Thailand in their Group A match at the Royal Thai Ai…
Impact of weather changes on local economies
Weather patterns have always influenced human behaviour. Changes in weather in recent years are impacting local economies worldwide. Weather affects several sectors, including agri…
The psychological impacts of performance evaluation systems
A few weeks ago, a colleague shared a photograph on social media of him holding a piece of paper informing his patients that his recent performance evaluation had rated him as ‘Goo…
Renewables near 50%: A turning point for global energy
The global energy transition has crossed a symbolic threshold. In 2025, renewable energy capacity reached 5,149 gigawatts, accounting for 49.4 per cent of total installed electrici…
The one man whose ‘lucrative presidency’ is not enough
Donald Trump was born to Fred and Mary Anne Trump in 1946, in the wealthy Jamaica Estates, in the borough of Queens, New York. A “rebellious and braggadocious personality,” in his…
Iran war supercharges marine drone revolution
Inside a hangar on an industrial estate near a motorway and a port, sleek glass fibre hulls shaped like oversized canoes spray-painted naval grey await the fitting of nearby packag…
Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make a deal
Washington – US President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran had 48 hours left to make a deal on opening the vital Strait of Hormuz or face “Hell.”Remember when I gave Iran ten day…
Oman’s early warning centre helps in mitigating potential risks
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman witnessed heavy rains, including thunderstorms and hail, which affected most parts of the northern governorates, including Muscat.It may be noted that…
How do you count 1.4 billion people? India is trying
NEW DELHI — India began counting its population this week, setting off a yearlong process of tallying some 1.4 billion people. The results will shape how India is governed and who…