Fed delivers cuts rates by a quarter-point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday and indicated it will steadily lower borrowing costs for the rest of this year, as policymake…
Sayyid Bilarab to attend National Day celebrations at Expo Osaka
At the behest of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said will leave for Japan today to lead the Sultanate of Oman’s delegation that will take pa…
Israel launches major ground offensive in Gaza Strip
CAIRO: The Israeli military said it was opening an additional route for 48 hours that Palestinians could use to leave Gaza City as it stepped up efforts on Wednesday to empty the c…
Conference discusses sustainable education, digitisation
MUSCAT: A conference titled “Digital Universities in the Arab World” kicked off on Wednesday with the aim of discussing digital innovation for sustainable and resilient higher educ…
Record-breaking adventurer to share his story in Muscat
The Sultanate of Oman will welcome Mitchell Hutchcraft, who took a 12,000 km expedition to Mount Everest, the world’s longest ever ascent from sea to summit.As part of his ‘Limitle…
Oman achieves significant accomplishments in sustainable health
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has made significant strides in the field of sustainable health by prioritising prevention, enhancing the quality of health services, supporting resea…
Dhofar bag First Division League championship
Muscat: Dhofar Club were crowned champions of the 2025 First Division Hockey League after a deserved 3–0 victory over Sohar Club in the final match held at the Hockey Oman Stadium…
Oman go through their paces ahead of decisive clashes
MUSCAT: The Red Warriors kicked off their training sessions in the domestic preparatory camp on Tuesday at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex under the direct supervision of head coa…
EU proposes curbing Israel trade ties over Gaza
BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday proposed curbing trade ties with Israel and sanctioning ministers in its strongest action over the war in Gaza, though reluctance from key…
Iran and European ministers make little talks progress
PARIS: Iranian and European ministers made little progress in talks aimed at averting international sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear programme, two European and one Iranian dip…