France set to recognise Palestinian state at UN
France and other countries prepared to recognise a Palestinian state as the UN’s centrepiece diplomatic week got under way on Monday, following a rash of Western governments in sym…
Fashion show showcases Omani identity in Osaka
OSAKA: The Sultanate of Oman’s pavilion at Expo 2025 in Kansai Osaka, Japan, hosted a fashion show that showcased the Omani identity and its rich cultural heritage. The show featur…
Expo sees record turnout of global health providers
MUSCAT, SEPT 22 The 14th Oman Health Exhibition and Conference opened on Monday, drawing strong international and local participation with nearly 160 hospitals and health instituti…
Oman signs UN declaration to protect aid workers
NEW YORK: As part of its participation in the opening of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Sultanate of Oman on Monday took part in the launch of the “De…
Thousands join pro-Palestinian demos, strikes
ROME: Tens of thousands of people protested on Monday across Italy as part of a day of action to “denounce the genocide in Gaza”, which included transport strikes and port blockade…
Muscat hosts international conference on autism care
MUSCAT: Muscat Family Physicians’ Group, in association with Jeevaniyam Ayurvedic Hospital, Cochin, India, and Global Treatment Services, organised an International Medical Confere…
Enrolment for 1st grade students starts on October 1
MUSCAT, SEPT 22The Ministry of Education (MoE) announced that the registration for grade 1 in public schools for the 2026-2027 academic year will open on October 1 and end on Novem…
Shabab Oman II departs from Almeria
Almeria: The Royal Navy of Oman vessel, Shabab Oman II, departed on Monday from the port of Almería in the Kingdom of Spain.The ship is now sailing toward the Port of Valletta in t…
China to evacuate 400,000 over super typhoon
MANILA: The Chinese city of Shenzhen began preparing to evacuate 400,000 people while residents of the northern Philippines sought shelter from gale-force winds on Monday as Super…
Evenepoel wins third straight time-trial cycling world title
KIGALI: Imperious Belgian Remco Evenepoel claimed a third consecutive time-trial title at the Road Cycling World Championships in Rwanda on Sunday, as Tadej Pogacar agonisingly mis…