Ramadhan traditions strengthen family, community bonds in Al Batinah North
LIWA: Ramadhan brings a vibrant spiritual and social atmosphere to the wilayats of Al Batinah North Governorate, where a wide range of religious, cultural and community activities…
Fish landings reach RO 481m, up 4.9pc from last year
MUSCAT: The total value of fish landed across Oman’s artisanal, coastal, and commercial fishing sectors reached approximately RO 481 million by the end of November 2025, marking a…
Al Tahloola tradition revives Ramadhan spirit for children
AL AWABI: The annual ‘Al Tahloola’ event was held in the Wilayat of Al Awabi, Al Batinah South Governorate, marking the mid-point of the holy month of Ramadhan. The event celebrate…
Digital charity drive launched to support school dropouts in Oman
MUSCAT: Reflecting the spirit of giving during the holy month of Ramadhan, a new philanthropic initiative in Oman is encouraging the public to support students who have dropped out…
Saudi minister warns Iran against ‘miscalculation’ after attacks
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman urged Iran to “avoid miscalculation” on Saturday, following missile and drone launches against the kingdom. In a se…
UN chief, Ghana condemn attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon
GENEVA: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Ghana condemned on Saturday an attack a day earlier on a UN base in southern Lebanon that seriously wounded three Ghan…
US ‘not concerned’ by reports Russia aiding Iran
WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the United States is “not concerned” about reports that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on US troop positions and m…
The dangers for the US and Trump multiply
One week into the US-Israeli war against Iran that has plunged the Middle East into turmoil, President Donald Trump faces a growing list of risks and challenges that raise question…
Iran… Homer Simpson would have done better!
So, here we are again! Yet another conflict which sees a United States President determined to define himself as a peacemaker by making war. Oxymoronic, isn’t it? But that is the m…
Faith, moral limits and the pursuit of peace
Islam is a religion of peace, as are Christianity, Judaism and Buddhism. Humanism, too, is a pathway of peace. During Ramadhan, Muslims are obligated to remember those who suffer u…