Syria government forces take control of Aleppo city
DAMASCUS: Syria’s government was in full control of Aleppo on Sunday after taking over the city’s neighbourhoods and evacuating fighters there following days of deadly clashes. Res…
Germany’s Merz heads to India to bolster ties
BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz left for India on Sunday for a visit to bolster economic and security ties between the top EU economy and the Asian population giant. Both…
Qasim al Busaidy: A Passion that Captures the Universe and Transforms It into Art and Science
Under the clear skies of Oman stands Qasim bin Hamad al Busaidy, an astronomer and astrophotographer, holding his camera and telescope, turning simple nightly curiosity into a worl…
Are workplaces failing millennials?
Last weekend, I invited my 25-year-old son out for hot chocolate. Halfway through the drive, I told him, “You get to pick the café — and you’re paying”. His usually serious express…
How the private sector is powering digital economy
Oman Vision 2040 places technology and artificial intelligence at the core of economic growth and diversification. Across the country, businesses are beginning to factor this focus…
Salah shines as Egypt dethrone champions Ivory Coast
Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt won 3-2 to dump defending champions Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations in a thrilling quarter-final on Saturday. Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabi…
Wembanyama shines late as Spurs down Celtics
LOS ANGELES: Victor Wembanyama stepped it up in the second half on Saturday, drilling a go-ahead jump shot with 1:33 to play and adding the final dagger in the San Antonio Spurs’ 1…
Medvedev wins Brisbane Open title
Daniil Medvedev beat Brandon Nakashima 6-2 7-6(1) to lift the Brisbane Open title on Sunday, starting the 2026 season on a strong note in the buildup to the Australian Open.The vi…
Bids invited for new road to Wakan Village
Muscat: A tender has been floated for the construction of an asphalt road to Wakan Village (Wadi Mistal) in South Al Batinah Governorate.The last date to submit bids is February 23…
Tearing up the business plan to build Rwanda’s largest chicken farm
When Shumei Lam first visited Rwanda in 2011, chicken was considered a luxury that most Rwandans could only afford on special occasions.