US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire
The United States launched extensive strikes on Iran over attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz, triggering a wave of reprisals on Wednesday that Iran’s Guards said tar…
OQ to divest stake in Majis Industrial Services
OQ, the global energy investment group, has signed an agreement to divest its stake in Majis Industrial Services, a company specialising in industrial water solutions and utilities…
Oman’s GDP at current prices tops RO 10 bn
MUSCAT: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Sultanate of Oman at current prices amounted to approximately RO 10,293.200 million by the end of the first quarter of 2026, compare…
Omani inventor turns colours into sensory experiences for the blind
MUSCAT: Azza bint Mohammed al Malki has developed an educational tool called “Sensory Colours” to help blind and visually impaired individuals recognise and understand colours thro…
Al San tells a quieter story of Khareef, land and memory
SALALAH: In Al San, Khareef is not only a season for visitors. It is a season of memory, work and continuity for families who have lived with the land for generations.The area, in…
Road to Salalah: safety first for Khareef Dhofar travellers
SALALAH: For thousands of visitors travelling by car to experience the beauty of Khareef Dhofar, the journey begins long before reaching Salalah. The long roads connecting differen…
State Council discusses demographic structure in 10th session
MUSCAT: The State Council held its tenth session of the third ordinary term of the eighth council period on Tuesday morning at its headquarters in Al Bustan, chaired by Shaikh Abdu…
Meeting discusses development of Al Rustaq structural plan
AL RUSTAQ: A meeting was held in Al Batinah South Governorate, chaired by Eng Masoud bin Said al Hashmi, Governor of Al Batinah South, and attended by representatives from the Mini…
France stronger for Paraguay test, ready for different challenge against Morocco, says coach
Assistant coach Guy Stephan said France would be stronger for the physical test they faced against Paraguay and were preparing for a very different challenge when they take on Mor…
‘I celebrated in bed’, Norway’s Solbakken stays grounded after beating Brazil
‘I celebrated in bed’ — Norway’s Solbakken stays grounded after beating BrazilMontclair, United States, July 6, 2026 (AFP) – Norway coach Stale Solbakken admitted on Monday he cele…