Rijksmuseum puts the spotlight on Roman poet’s epic
Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum on Friday opens the biggest exhibition ever devoted to art inspired by “Metamorphoses”, Roman poet Ovid’s most famous work, featuring contributions from art…
Harry Potter villain emerges as unlikely Lunar New Year symbol
Draco Malfoy, the villainous student who was Harry Potter’s rival in the fantasy book series, has become an unlikely Chinese Lunar New Year mascot, with his face plastered across…
Noel Gallagher to be named Songwriter Of The Year at the Brits
Noel Gallagher will be named Songwriter Of The Year at the Brit awards later this month.Gallagher, who has achieved huge success both in Oasis and with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying…
His Majesty issues Royal Decree
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Sunday issued a Royal Decree appointing a new ambassador at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Royal Decree No. 24/2026 appoints Nasser…
Partial road closures announced for Tour of Oman stage three
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced partial traffic closures on Monday, February 9, 2026, to facilitate the third stage of the Tour of Oman 2026 cycling race.Accordin…
Rain Expected in several governorates: Met Office
Rain is expected to affect parts of the Sultanate on Sunday, February 8, with limited impact forecast in a number of governorates, according to the National Multi-Hazard Early Wa…
Oman Air developing low-cost travel model: Minister of Transport
Muscat: Oman Air is developing a low-cost travel model aimed at offering more affordable fares to a wider segment of passengers, alongside efforts to strengthen domestic and regio…
3 die, 3 hurt in Liwa road accident
Three people died, while three others suffered injuries in a road collision accident that took place in Liwa wilayat of the North al Batinah Governorate. The injured suffered moder…
‘Miracolo’: Football-mad Italy make cricket debut
New Delhi – Italy has won the football World Cup four times, but when it comes to cricket, they are minnows making a historic debut among the game’s elite.The Italians play Scotlan…
Iran says it will not give up enrichment
Tehran – Iran will never surrender the right to enrich uranium, even if war is imposed on us”, its foreign minister said Sunday, defying pressure from Washington. “Iran has paid a…