MoCSY launches Digital Innovation Award for Libraries
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MoCSY) has launched the Excellence Competition for Libraries and Private Cultural Centres 2026 under the theme ‘Digital Innovatio…
FSA approves regulation for actuarial services firms
MUSCAT: To enhance the readiness of the regulatory framework governing supporting services for the insurance sector in the Sultanate of Oman, Dr Khamis bin Saif Al Jabri, Chairman…
Majd award launched to boost local content
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Energy and Minerals has launched the second edition of the “Majd” Award for Local Content, an initiative aimed at strengthening domestic participation acros…
Ramadhan and the digital detox we all need
In an age where screens rarely dim and notifications never stop; silence has become a luxury. Our mornings begin with glowing devices, our days go through emails and endless scroll…
Beyond Hormuz: Oman’s quiet rise as a second energy gateway
For decades, the global energy system has been closely tied to one narrow maritime passage: the Strait of Hormuz. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, around 20 million barr…
Conflict stirs mixed feelings for Iranian-American lawmaker
When Rep Yassamin Ansari of Arizona, the only Iranian American Democrat in Congress, learned in the early hours of February 28 that the United States was dropping bombs on Tehran,…
Spain v Argentina ‘Finalissima’ match in Qatar cancelled: UEFA
The ‘Finalissima’ match between Spain and Argentina that was scheduled to be held in Qatar later this month has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East, UEFA said…
Trump says US not ready to agree deal to end Iran war
Washington, United States: Donald Trump warned that he is not ready to seek a deal to end the war with Iran, as US ally Israel launched a new wave of strikes Sunday and Tehran’s R…
Inter held to 1-1 draw by Atalanta as title race remains open
MILAN: Inter Milan were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Atalanta on Saturday, as the Serie A leaders continue to drop points and leave the title race ticking over.Inter have 68 p…
Nine-man Bayern come from behind to rescue 1-1 draw at Leverkusen
LEVERKUSEN, Germany: Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich had two players sent off and two goals disallowed but came back from a goal down to snatch a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen on…