University Medical City launches bone marrow transplant
MUSCAT: The University Medical City (UMC) launched the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit as part of the National Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Centre.The project is one of the m…
Oman’s efforts in supporting persons with disabilities lauded
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is making diligent efforts to provide support and rehabilitation for persons with disabilities through enacting laws and legislation that ensure their…
Awareness lecture focuses on cyber blackmail
MOHAMED AL BATTASHIMUSCAT: As part of its cultural activity plan, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Library organised an awareness lecture titled ‘Cyber Blackmail’ on Wednesday.The ev…
National plan underway to outline Oman’s sustainable food guide
Strategic planning is a crucial national pillar for shaping sustainable food security in alignment with Oman Vision 2040. This falls under the framework of the ‘Food Security Lab 2…
Conference explores technologies to support children with disabilities
MUSCAT: The ongoing International Childhood Conference and Exhibition, themed ‘Prospects of Rehabilitation and Empowerment in the Care of Children with Disabilities in Light of Eme…
Syria, Russia seek reset in relations in leaders meeting
MOSCOW: Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa said on Wednesday he wanted to “redefine” relations with Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted him in Moscow, their first meeti…
Devastated Gaza awaits aid trucks
CAIRO: Aid trucks rolled into Gaza on Wednesday, and Israel resumed preparations to open the main Rafah crossing. The war has caused a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, with nearly…
Madagascar adjusts to military rule after colonel seizes power
ANTANANARIVO: Madagascar braced for a new era of military rule Wednesday, a day after an elite army unit seized power following President Andry Rajoelina’s impeachment and pledged…
Hegseth urges allies to boost spending on arms for Kyiv
BRUSSELS: US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on Wednesday called on Nato allies to increase spending on purchases of US weapons for Ukraine, following a report that highlighted a…
14 nations to compete at Asian rugby, Oman withdraw
MUSCAT: The press conference announcing the details of the Asia Rugby Emirates trophy was held at the headquarters of the Oman Olympic Committee and Sports Associations on Wednesda…