Japan’s Takaichi talks tough on immigration prior vote
TOKYO: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to make Japan “more prosperous and safer”, including through tougher immigration screening, in a final appeal to voters on the eve of s…
Spain, Portugal brace for storm after flood deaths
RONDA: Spain and Portugal on Saturday braced for another storm heading for the Iberian peninsula, just days after the floods caused by Storm Leonardo proved fatal in both countries…
Thousands gather as Pakistan buries blast victims
ISLAMABAD: Thousands gathered on Saturday for the funerals of victims of a bombing at a mosque that killed 31 people and wounded 169 others in Pakistan’s capital. Friday’s attack,…
Al Nahda and Oman Club ahead of HM Cup final
MUSCAT: Anticipation is reaching fever pitch as Al Nahda and Oman Club will put the final touches on their preparations ahead of the highly anticipated His Majesty the Sultan’s Foo…
Molano prevail in Colombian duel to win Tour of Oman opening stage
MUSCAT: Juan Sebastian Molano of the UAE Team Emirates prevailed in a Colombian duel to take the opening honours of the Tour of Oman 2026 on Saturday.The Colombian rider claimed th…
Airport infrastructure to get a boost in Oman’s Aviation Strategy 2040
Muscat: The recently released National Aviation Strategy 2040 gives special emphasis to developing the airport infrastructure and enhancing the passenger experience.The first pilla…
Rove Hotels to launch real estate projects in Duqm
Duqm — Rove Hotels has confirmed its readiness to invest in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) through the development of a shopping centre and a mixed-use building compris…
New EU border checks make arrivals complicated
As Europe rolls out its new biometric Entry-Exit System (EES) for non-EU travellers, airports and travel operators are warning that border controls are already creating significant…
Oman Air, Travelport renew multi-year partnership
Oman Air has strengthened its multi-year partnership with Travelport, a multi-source content provider powering travel bookings for suppliers worldwide, with the addition of New Dis…
Oman Air, Travelport renew multi-year partnership
Oman Air has strengthened its multi-year partnership with Travelport, a multi-source content provider powering travel bookings for suppliers worldwide, with the addition of New Dis…