Oman & Belarus to boost trade and investment ties
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Belarus have underscored their commitment to strengthening economic, trade and investment cooperation through high-level talks and…
Reserves rise at Yumna Field in Oman’s Block 50
Masirah Oil Limited (MOL), the operator of Block 50—currently the only producing licence off Oman’s east coast—has announced a notable increase in the reserves potential of its fla…
When crisis calls, the business leader must rise
I have a simple but powerful question for those who proudly call themselves visionary business leaders in today’s world: are great leaders born, or are they made?Pause for a moment…
Three arrested for human trafficking, child exploitation
Muscat: The General Department of Inquiries and Criminal Investigation has arrested three individuals of Arab nationality on charges of human trafficking.Authorities said the suspe…
On birthright citizenship, Trump’s restrictive immigration agenda hits a rare roadblock
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump took the short trip from the White House to the U.S. Supreme Court with his signature priority of cracking down on immigration largely intact, g…
FSA warns two actuarial firms over reporting violations
Muscat: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued two administrative decisions warning Badri Management Consultancy and Lux Actuaries & Consultants for failing to comply wi…
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge
WASHINGTON/CAIRO: Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, sending oil prices back we…
Oman sees growth in farms, fisheries and water capacity: MAFWR
Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources ( MAFWR) on Thursday outlined key achievements recorded in 2025 and its strategic direction for the current year,…
Trump tells countries hit by fuel shortages to ‘buy oil from the US’
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said countries affected by the current fuel shortages should buy their oil from the United States.”Buy oil from the United States of America…
Major earthquake in Indonesia kills one, sparks panic
A major 7.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and sending people running into the streets in panic.The…