Conference seeks to enhance medical innovation
MUSCAT: The activities of the Oman Society of Emergency Medicine Conference (OSEM26) commenced on Thursday under the theme ‘Elevating Excellence in Emergency Care: Innovation, Inte…
Takatuf Gulf Exhibition opens, supports entrepreneurs
MUSCAT: The fifth edition of the Takatuf Gulf Exhibition was inaugurated on Thursday at Fraser Suites, Bausher, under the auspices of HH Sayyidah Dr Raya bint Qais al Said, providi…
Al Aqr, Al Thuraya projects shortlisted for the prestigious MIPIM Awards
Muscat: The Al Aqr heritage project in Nizwa and Al Thuraya City project in Muscat have been shortlisted for the prestigious MIPIM 2026 Awards. The 40 finalists represent countries…
Famine spreading in Darfur, warn UN-backed experts
Famine is spreading in Sudan’s western Darfur, UN-backed experts warned on Thursday, after the paramilitary takeover of the region’s main city El Fasher triggered mass displacement…
Slain son of former Libya ruler to be buried near capital
TRIPOLI: The slain son of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi will be buried in a town south of the capital that remains loyal to the family, relatives said on Thursday.Seif al Isl…
Russian captain jailed for 6 years for fatal North Sea crash
LONDON: A Russian captain was on Thursday jailed for six years over the death of a crew member lost at sea when his cargo ship hit an anchored oil tanker in the North Sea.Vladimir…
US, Russia to resume high-level military talks
The United States and Russia have agreed to re-establish high-level military-to-military dialogue, the Pentagon said, hours after the expiration of the last treaty imposing limits…
Challenging the ‘desert brought to bloom’ narrative
Many competing narratives surround the land of Palestine, its people, history and culture. Some narratives seek to reinforce the bond of indigenous Palestinians to their land, whil…
What Marco van Basten taught me about leadership
My first (and last) real encounter with Marco van Basten, known to football fans worldwide, was when he walked into the gym where I worked part-time as a receptionist while still a…
Tax Authority sets out 2026 compliance push as 2025 revenue hits RO 1.373 billion
MUSCAT — Oman’s Tax Authority opened 2026 with a message aimed as much at confidence as compliance: filing should be simpler, information should be clearer, and engagement with the…