Temperatures to be above average in Northern Oman
Northern parts of the Sultanate of Oman are expected to have temperatures above the climate average in October and November, compared to southern and southwestern regions that are…
Oman to participate in the 42nd ICAO General Assembly
The Sultanate of Oman will participate in the 42nd Session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly, set to commence on 23 September 2025 in Montrea…
IATA calls for timely accident reports to boost aviation safety
Timely accident reports are important to avoid future tragedies. And the general population seeks reassurance that everything possible is being done to make flying as safe as it ca…
Fewer people are reading for fun, study finds
Any reader knows the unique delight of settling down with a good book.But over the past two decades, there has been a steady decline in Americans who read for fun, according to a s…
Oman Air carries over 200,000 passengers in Khareef 2025
Muscat – Oman Air recorded its busiest ever Khareef season in 2025, flying more than 200,000 guests into Salalah between the beginning of June and the end of August, a 15% increase…
What exactly are AI firms trying to build?
SAN FRANCISCO — Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, isn’t shy about how much his company plans to spend on its quest to build artificial intelligence.“You should expect OpenAI to spend…
European countries condemn Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City
Some of Israel’s oldest allies condemned its military offensive into Gaza City on Tuesday, warning that the operation would worsen the already dire humanitarian situation in the te…
Food security forum concludes with investment strategic road map
SUWAIQ: The Food Security Forum and its accompanying exhibition, held under the theme ‘Safe Investment for Sustainable Food’, concluded after two days of extensive discussions and…
Omani author’s book revives history for next generation
MUSCAT: Omani history represents a cultural treasure rich with stories and tales that need to be reintroduced to new generations in an accessible and engaging language. From this p…
Tamaken programme to help trainees navigate mental health landscape
Muscat: Approximately 332 million people in the world have depression, which is about 1.5 times more common among women than men, according to the World Health Organization. In Oma…