HM pays fraternal visit to Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik paid a private fraternal visit on Tuesday to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). During the visit, His Majesty held a meeting with Princ…
Thailand shortens visa-free stays for dozens of nations including Oman
Bangkok: Thailand will halve the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 60 countries including Oman to 30 days, effective September 15, the foreign ministry said Tue…
Iran urges US to comply with interim deal after Trump threatens further strikes
DUBAI: Iran said on Tuesday it would reciprocate if the United States honoured its commitments under a June interim deal on halting their conflict, but tensions remained high afte…
Two tankers carrying Saudi oil attacked in Strait of Hormuz
SINGAPORE: Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were struck by unknown projectiles within minutes of each other while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz late on Monday…
Oman looks to put standards behind halal tourism edge
Salalah: Oman is looking to place recognised standards and certification behind its established appeal to Muslim travellers, as it seeks to turn an existing tourism strength into g…
Oman crude continues to surge, nears $100
The Oman crude was traded for $99.81 per barrel on Tuesday in line with global trend of oil prices over fears of re-escalation in the Iran/US conflict in the region.It may be noted…
Mace Consult driving delivery of Sayyid Tarik bin Taimur cultural complex in Muscat
Mace Consult, the leading global delivery consultancy, is playing a key role in the delivery of the iconic Sayyid Tarik bin Taimur Cultural Complex in Muscat, one of the most signi…
Group stage ends at School Beach Sports Championship in Dhofar
The group stage of the School Beach Sports Championship concluded on Tuesday, with 12 matches scheduled in beach volleyball and beach handball as school teams compete for places in…
Tanker hit by 3 ‘unknown projectiles’ in Hormuz
Dubai: Three “unknown projectiles” struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz overnight, a British maritime agency said Tuesday following a fresh flare-up in the US-Iran war.Tehran ha…
El Niño: How it differs from global warming
Muscat: El Niño and global warming are often mentioned together, particularly when global temperatures reach record levels, but they are fundamentally different phenomena.While glo…