S&P affirms Oman’s ratings at BBB-
Standard & Poor’s has affirmed the Sultanate of Oman’s credit ratings at “BBB-” with a stable outlook.The affirmation is a result of ongoing fiscal consolidations and continued gov…
Britain is introducing a digital ID. Here’s how it is expected to work
The British government Friday announced plans to issue digital IDs for workers, part of what it said was an effort to curb illegal migration.Prime Minister Keir Starmer, of the ce…
Gaza famine worsens after aid route closure
CAIRO: Since Israel shut a vital corridor into famine-stricken northern Gaza before escalating its ground offensive this month, community kitchens and health clinics have closed an…
Shaikh Mustahail Mosque opens in Dhofar
The Shaikh Mustahail bin Ahmed Mosque was inaugurated in the Wilayat of Taqah on Friday under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar. The…
Instagram’s teen safety features are flawed, researchers say
NEW YORK: Numerous safety features that Meta has said it has implemented to protect young users on Instagram over the years do not work well or, in some cases, don’t exist, accordi…
Bahla win to stay on top, Al Nahda beat Saham
Muscat, Sept 26The third round of the Jindal Football League for the 2025–2026 season kicked off with three matches that opened the football scene. Bahla managed to strengthen thei…
Match tickets to be available for Oman fans by next week
MUSCAT, SEPT 26The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth represented by the ‘We Are All With You’ campaign, announced the mechanism for ticket distribution to support the Red Warri…
Oman team in India for World Para Athletics meet
Muscat, Sept 26The Sultanate of Oman’s national para-athletics team is taking part in the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, hosted by the Indian capital, New Delhi, from Sep…
Zverev wins Beijing opener as Gauff launches title defence
BEIJING: Alexander Zverev saw off Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 6-3 with a decisive ace at the China Open on Friday as Coco Gauff launched her bid for a repeat crown.World number three Zvere…
Pakistan set up final with India in Asia Cup
DUBAI: Pakistan will face India in the Asia Cup final for the first time after their bowlers made amends for poor batting to upstage Bangladesh in an 11-run victory on Thursday.Ban…