Defence tech hub Munich booms as Europe rearms
Munich is booming as a hub for young defence tech firms making everything from AI-powered drones to cutting-edge military software as Europe rearms to face an increasingly dangerou…
UK ex-PM Starmer quits parliament to focus on int’l affairs
LONDON: Keir Starmer will stand down as a member of parliament, he said on Tuesday, some six weeks after he resigned as Britain’s prime minister having lost the support of his L…
Seminar reviews integration amid geopolitical transformations
MUSCAT: The Command of the Sultan’s Armed Forces on Tuesday organised a seminar titled “National Integration between Military and Security Services and Civilian Sectors Amid Geopol…
Al Sharqiyah South trains officials on energy transition
SUR: Al Sharqiyah South Governorate, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and the Oman Energy Institute, organised on Sunday a training programme on ‘New Energy’…
Shortlisted ‘Falling Walls Lab’ projects announced
MUSCAT: The Research and Innovation Authority on Tuesday announced the projects shortlisted to represent the Sultanate of Oman in the global finals of the ‘Falling Walls Lab’ forum…
Norway’s new king Haakon VIII takes oath before parliament
OSLO: King Haakon VIII of Norway took an oath before parliament on Tuesday following the death of his father, pledging to uphold the Nordic country’s constitution and laws in the l…
Stunts
A trick rider performs acrobatic stunts for the audience during the Karacena International Biennial of Circus Arts and Travel in Morocco— AFP
The Ambitious Omani Chef Transforming Perfumes into Chocolate
For most people, perfume is an experience reserved for the senses of smell and memory. For Omani pastry chef Zahwa al Rahbi, however, a fragrance can be something to taste.Driven b…
A degree worth staying for
A friend and I recently had a long conversation about her plans to finish a master’s degree. She had the ambition, the experience and a clear idea of where she wanted her career to…
ROH Muscat Unveils Landmark26-27 Season
The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) has announced its 2026–2027 15th Anniversary Season, marking fifteen years of artistic achievement and cultural exchange. From October 2026 to M…