Applications open for 13th National Scientific Research Award
MUSCAT: The Research and Innovation Authority has announced the opening of applications for the 13th edition of the National Scientific Research Award for 2026, with submissions ac…
UK’s Starmer resists being drawn into wider war
LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday Britain would not be drawn into a wider war in Iran but would work with allies on a “viable” plan to reopen the key Strait of Ho…
Dubai flights disrupted after nearby drone fire
DUBAI: Missiles and drone attacks hit across the UAE on Monday, with a drone-related incident sparking a fuel tank fire near Dubai airport that disrupted travel, while a missile ki…
EU to discuss naval mission to Strait of Hormuz
BRUSSELS: EU foreign ministers will discuss extending the bloc’s Red Sea naval mission to help reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, the bloc’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas…
Thai sailors return home after vessel attacked
BANGKOK: Twenty Thai crew members of a cargo ship attacked in the crucial Strait of Hormuz arrived in Thailand on Monday, with three of their colleagues still stranded on the vesse…
Oman Club beat Muscat to clinch fifth handball title
MUSCAT: Oman Club retained the First Division Handball League title after defeating Muscat Club 31-28 in the final held at the main hall of Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher…
Oman crude surges to $147.79 per barrel
MUSCAT: The official price of Omani crude oil for May delivery rose sharply to $147.79 per barrel on Monday, marking an increase of $3.43 from last Friday’s price of $144.36.The ri…
Embracing Nature During Ramadan: Finding Spiritual Rhythm in the Natural World
For many, Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, fasting, and prayer. But beyond the rituals, the month offers an invitation to reconnect with the natural world, a rhythm of li…
If I were born today, who would I become tomorrow?
With everything that is happening today, from the rapid technological revolution to the changing social environments surrounding our children, I often ask myself a simple question:…
Oman is open for business
Consider the world as it stands today. The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil supply flows, has in recent tensions seen severe disruption. Maritime tra…