Refrain from taking photos, videos of road accident victims
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) urged people not to take photos or videos of the accident victims and share them on social media, which is an offence punishable under various s…
RO 37m worth projects to boost food security
MUSCAT: The Food Security Lab 2025 concluded its proceedings on Thursday with a number of qualitative outcomes reflecting the strategic approaches of the Sultanate of Oman in boost…
Palestinian PM pushes for Gaza reconstruction plan
RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Authority’s prime minister met on Thursday with UN and diplomatic officials to present a plan for Gaza’s reconstruction, despite uncertainties over his go…
Delay to opening of major Rafah crossing from Egypt to Gaza
JERUSALEM: Israel said on Thursday that the date for the opening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt would be announced at a later stage and that it would only be open for…
Between bullionism, mercantilism, and modern economics
How do economists measure the import and export process for their nation? The answer lies in macroeconomics, under what we call foreign trade policy. Every country faces a fundamen…
Fatal bear attacks in Japan hit record number
TOKYO: Bears have killed a record number of people in Japan this year, the environment ministry said, just as another possible victim was reported missing on Thursday.Experts say t…
Between two worlds: Within the abaya I choose to wear to work
“Your husband probably told you to wear an abaya to the office, right?” a former colleague once suggested as we waited by the elevator. I glanced down at the shiny black robe I wor…
Oman U20 team to begin training camp in Muscat
Muscat: The Oman national under-20 football team begins a new phase of technical and physical preparation, as national coach Hamad al Azzani has announced the list of players who w…
Second show jumping event feature top skill, excitement
BARKA: The second Show Jumping Competition of the 2025-26 season took place on Wednesday evening at the Al Rahba Show Jumping Arena. Organised by the Oman Equestrian Federation, th…
Basketball begins today at Omani Women’s Olympic Games
Muscat: The Women’s Basketball Championship begins on Friday and continues until Saturday, as part of the third Omani Women’s Olympic Games, organised by the Women’s Sports Departm…