Venezuela’s Maduro readies state of emergency over US ‘aggression’
CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that he is ready to declare a state of emergency over the threat of US “aggression,” following a spate of deadly US strikes on sus…
South Korea’s Lee, outgoing Japan PM Ishiba hold talks
SEOUL: The leaders of South Korea and Japan agreed on Tuesday to work together to tackle global trade turmoil while reaffirming their commitment to denuclearisation on the Korean p…
Omani-Saudi strategic partnerships on cards
Muscat: The Joint Omani-Saudi Business Council held a meeting on the sidelines of the Omani-Saudi Franchise Exhibition to discuss aspects of economic cooperation opportunities betw…
With Royal Blessing, RAM launches One Team initiative
Muscat: With the Royal Blessing of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Royal Academy of Management (RAM) announced the launch of The One Team Initiative for Government in Oct…
The visual custodian of the wild
Arwa al HashimiIn 2023, Mohammed bin Abdulmunim Abdullah Al Bahr al Rawas achieved a moment that many photographers worldwide dream of: he was awarded second place in the prestigio…
Sought by luxury labels, Nigerian leather reclaims home market
Most Nigerian leather, often semi-finished, is exported to Europe and Asia and turned into luxury items bearing international brand labels, with zero trace of its origins.But with…
I Coast historic beachside town boasts new modern art museum
A new contemporary art museum has opened in Ivory Coast’s Unesco-listed beachside town of Grand-Bassam in a building that is a remnant of its colonial past.Twenty-eight artists fro…
HM, Emir of Kuwait discuss cooperation over phone call
Muscat: A telephone call was held on Tuesday between His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Shaikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait.During the call,…
Oman celebrates International Day for Older Persons
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is joining countries around the world in celebrating the International Day for Older Persons, which falls on October 1, each year.This celebration emb…
Royal Office Minister receives Ukrainian ambassador
Muscat: Gen. Sultan Mohammed al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, received in his office on Tuesday Olha Selykh, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Ukraine to the Sultan…