Kiddy Time adds family focus to Khareef Dhofar
SALALAH: Kiddy Time, known in Arabic as Waqt Al Tifl, has opened at Awqad Public Park, adding a dedicated children’s and family space to this year’s Khareef Dhofar programme. The a…
Oman U18 women enter final preparations for Asian debut in Thailand
MUSCAT: Oman’s U18 women’s national basketball team has entered the decisive phase of its preparations for its maiden appearance at the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Division B, t…
18-35 age group account for most traffic violations
MUSCAT: Young people ageing between 18 and 35, top the statistical indicators in terms of involvement with dangerous driving behaviours including speeding, not maintaining a safe f…
Neymar says career with Brazil ‘over’ after loss to Norway
Neymar’s legendary career for Brazil is over, the forward said following the 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16 game on Sunday.The 34-year-old was emotional in an interview w…
Aguirre bids farewell with pride, backs Marquez to lead Mexico forward
Javier Aguirre backed Rafa Marquez to lead Mexico into the future after the co-hosts’ World Cup run ended with a 3-2 defeat by England on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on Aguir…
Battle hardened Argentina, Egypt set for last-16 clash
Argentina and Egypt head into their World Cup last-16 clash on Tuesday in Atlanta with little time to recover after both survived gruelling physical tests in their first knockout…
European new wave of raging wildfires force thousands to flee
PARIS: Wildfires across southern Europe forced thousands of people to flee their homes and prompted authorities to ban spectators from Tour de France stage that was threatened by o…
State Council to discuss key development projects in upcoming session
MUSCAT: The State Council on Tuesday is discussing a study submitted by the Special Committee on “Demographics and Their Impact on the Future of Development in the Sultanate of Oma…
Pacific typhoon causes damage but no causalities
WASHINGTON: Authorities in the Northern Marianas and Guam reported extensive damage including fallen trees and downed power lines after a super typhoon with the force of a category…
Why most innovation departments fail before they start
A few months ago, I received two calls within weeks of each other. Two different people, two different organisations, two different sectors. But the same story.Both had just been a…