Explained: How workers in Oman will benefit from regulations on work-related injuries
The Social Protection Fund (SPF) on Monday announced the Regulation on Work-related Injuries and Occupational Diseases, approved by the SPF’s Board of Directors, as part of the imp…
Hadjar crashes Red Bull car in Barcelona pre-season testing
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar crashed in wet conditions during the second day of Formula One pre-season testing at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya on Tuesday, the BBC reported.T…
Oman ATCs are well-equipped to handle extra flight traffic
Muscat: The Muscat Air Traffic Control (ATC) is well-equipped with human resources and technology to handle any overload arising, especially due to geopolitical issues.Speaking to…
Puma: The rise and fall of a German sports icon
Germany’s Puma and fierce rival Adidas have their roots in the very same house where brothers Rudolf and Adolf Dassler launched their shoe business a century ago, before a major fa…
Will the EU ban social media for children in 2026?
Brussels, Belgium, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) – As France moves one step closer to banning social media for children, the European Union is seriously considering whether it’s time for the…
India says two Nipah virus cases, but situation contained
Mumbai – Indian authorities said they had ensured “timely containment” of the deadly Nipah virus after two cases were confirmed in West Bengal state.Nipah, which spreads from anima…
Dollar staggers near 4-year low
SINGAPORE – The U.S. dollar struggled near four-year lows on Wednesday after President Donald Trump brushed off its recent weakness, exacerbating greenback selling and lifting the…
Sultan Haitham City issues 3 new construction tenders
MUSCAT: Sultan Haitham City is witnessing a significant acceleration in the implementation of infrastructure and primary facility packages. This progress coincides with the issuanc…
Tourism’s contribution to GDP rises to 2.7 per cent
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism confirmed during its annual media briefing held on Tuesday that the Sultanate of Oman’s tourism sector continues to achieve rapid growt…
New national technology community platform launched
MUSCAT: TechOman, a new community-driven national technology platform, has officially launched with the objective of connecting technology solution providers directly with society…