Seeb, Al Nahda, Al Nasr start JL with wins
MUSCAT: Defending champions Seeb made a confident start to their Jindal League title defence after defeating Bahla 3-1 at Nizwa Sports Complex on Sunday, while Al Nahda and Al Nasr…
Nepal death toll surges as rescuers struggle through debris
NUWAKOT: Kathmandu Rescuers struggled on Monday through mud and debris for a sixth day, as the number of missing people soared to nearly 5,000 since tsunami-like glacial floods roa…
Israeli fire continues to hunt people in Gaza
CAIRO: Israeli air strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said. Medics said two people were killed and several others wounded when…
Oman fall to UAE in FIBA Asia Cup Pre-Qualifiers
MUSCAT: Oman’s national basketball team suffered their third defeat in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers after losing 115-89 to hosts UAE at the Shabab Al Ahli venue in Dubai o…
Indonesia and US launch annual military exercises
BANDUNG: The United States and Indonesia launched their annual joint military exercises on Monday, the first since announcing a new defence partnership this year, with drills fr…
DHOFAR’S RARE WILDLIFE
‘The appearance of Honey badger in Dhalkut is a source of pride and a reflection of the exceptional ecological value of Dhofar’s mountains’ – Zainab Khalid,Nature & history enthusi…
Saudia gets CAA approval for Muscat-Riyadh flights
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given approval to Saudi Arabian (Saudia) airlines to operate 3 direct weekly flights between Muscat and Riyadh. The flights can start…
Eight countries to join the Digital Cooperation Organisation in landmark expansion
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world’s first standalone international organization dedicated to accelerating the inclusive and sustainable growth of the digital ec…
Water limits proposed for Najd farm expansion
SALALAH, AUGUST 31Agricultural expansion in Dhofar’s Najd region could in future be governed by an annual water budget, with farm and investment licences tied to measured water all…
24 Omani Companies Showcase Services at “LEAP 2026” in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, AUGUST 31 The Sultanate of Oman began its participation in the “LEAP 2026” exhibition and conference, which kicked off today in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and wil…