Oman marks first day of Eid Al Adha today
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will join other Islamic countries to celebrate the first day of Eid Al Adha today, with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik scheduled to perform the…
Oman Haj Mission affirms availability of resources to serve Omani pilgrims
MECCA: Ahmed bin Saleh al Rashdi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs and Head of the Oman Haj Mission, affirmed that the mission has mobilised all avail…
Looking for cooling spots during Eid holidays?
MUSCAT: With Eid Al Adha holidays on, domestic tourist sites in Oman are expected to have a field day, while vendors and ancillary service providers are all set to welcome tourists…
Record temperatures as heat wave bakes Europe
People shelter under an umbrella near the Eiffel Tower after temperatures reached up to 34 degrees during a period of hot weather in Paris, France, on Tuesday. – Reuters
Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire
TEHRAN: Iran said the United States had violated a ceasefire after the US conducted what it called defensive strikes in southern Iran, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sai…
Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as Haj reaches peak
MOUNT ARAFAT: Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the Haj pilgrimage, as a punishing desert sun sent temperatures soaring towards 40C.From da…
Tender launched for Oman’s first minerals seaport
MUSCAT: Minerals Development Oman (MDO) — the Sultanate of Oman’s state-backed mining flagship — has invited suitably qualified companies to bid for a contract covering the constru…
Eid on a Plate, Three Omani Chefs Share Their Signature Flavours
Eid Al Adha arrives like a familiar rhythm in Oman, carrying the scent of shared kitchens, slow baked desserts and gatherings where food becomes memory. For three Omani chefs, Eid…
Islamic finance and ESG: Beyond branding towards economic substance
The global financial system is entering a period of deep structural transformation. Traditional economic assumptions centred on excessive leverage, debt expansion and short-term pr…
Al Sifani Pass: A Coastal Path Where Nature and Adventure Meet
Nestled along Oman’s eastern coastline in Tiwi, Al Sifani Pass stands out as one of the country’s remarkable natural attractions, offering visitors a unique blend of scenic beauty…