Bangladesh votes in landmark polls after deadly uprising
Bangladesh voted Thursday in its first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, as parties crushed under Sheikh Hasina’s rule return to the fray with a powerful political heir facin…
Ramadhan to begin on February 19 in Oman
Muscat: The Main Committee for Moon Sighting has announced that Wednesday, February 18, 2026, will mark the completion of the month of Shaaban 1447 AH.Accordingly, Thursday, Februa…
Intensive efforts necessary to tackle bounced cheque trends
Despite the efforts exerted by government authorities to combat financial crimes in the country, the number of cases falling under this category—whether related to bounced cheque o…
Intensive efforts necessary to tackle bounced cheque trends
Intensive efforts necessary to tackle bounced cheque trendsDespite the efforts exerted by government authorities to combat financial crimes in the country, the number of cases fall…
Firms push for Venezuela investment trip places
Firms push for Venezuela investment trip placesLondon based banks and asset managers are jostling for places on an exclusive trip targeting potential investment opportunities in Ve…
China’s AI freebies are a show of fear and greed
China’s AI freebies are a show of fear and greedWho can resist a free cup of tea? Shoppers in China briefly overwhelmed Alibaba’s artificial intelligence app over the weekend as th…
Programme launched to boost construction sector efficiency
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has launched the National Programme to Enhance the Efficiency of the Construction Sector, a strategic initiative…
First wrist ligament reconstruction surgery performed
SUHAR: A specialised medical team at Sohar Hospital recently conducted the hospital’s first anterior and posterior anatomical repair of wrist ligaments for a patient who had suffer…
Non-native speakers conclude 60th Arabic course
MANAH: The Sultan Qaboos Institute for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers in the Wilayat of Manah, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, on Wednesday celebrated the conclusion of its 60th…
Stone laid for RO 2m waterfront project in Sur
The foundation stone of ‘Masar’ waterfront development project in the Wilayat of Sur was laid on Wednesday. The RO 2 million project is being developed through a partnership betwee…