Ariana snubbed and Chalamet supreme? Five Oscars takeaways
“Sinners” set a new Oscars record with 16 nominations, but it was not the only talking point from the Academy’s announcement on Thursday.Among the biggest surprises and snubs was t…
US judge to consider halt over Minneapolis campaign
MINNEAPOLIS: A federal judge in Minnesota will consider whether to halt the deployment of thousands of immigration agents to the state, after the killings of two US citizens sparke…
Oman’s cities face the next test: Who pays to keep public spaces alive?
MUSCAT: A debate over how Oman’s cities stay lively after “opening day” is gaining attention as public investment expands into parks and waterfronts and the Sultanate of Oman moves…
2nd ME Space Conference showcases Oman’s space ambitions
MUSCAT: The events of the 2nd Middle East Space Conference kicked off yesterday, January 26, 2026, in Muscat, under the auspices of HH Sayyid Dr Kamil bin Fahd bin Mahmood al Said,…
Zero-carbon approach to drive sustainability
MUSCAT: Guided by its zero-carbon approach, the Sultanate of Oman is making tangible strides in the advancement of environmental and climate mitigation projects and initiatives des…
Rainfall reported across Muscat Governorate
Muscat: Some wilayats of Muscat Governorate experienced light to moderate rainfall on Monday with the Wilayat of Seeb reporting the heaviest rainfall.This was due to the influence…
SPF issues new regulation on work injuries and occupational diseases
Muscat: The Social Protection Fund has issued Ministerial Decision No. 1/2026, approving the regulation governing work injuries and occupational diseases, as part of efforts to str…
Coldest temperature of the year recorded as Jebel Shams drops to -4
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman recorded its lowest temperature of the year so far on Monday, with Jebel Shams registering minus 4 degrees Celsius, according to data released by the…
Gold races to $5,100 record peak on frantic safe-haven demand
Gold prices extended their record-setting rally to surge past $5,100 on Monday as central banks and investors sought refuge from geopolitical risks and Trump-induced market volatil…
‘Tumouhi’ initiative to support 50 SMEs in first phase
Around 50 Omani entrepreneurs representing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are participating in the second edition of the ‘Tumouhi’ training programme, launched by Oman Arab Ba…