340kg of rice unfit for consumption seized in al Suwaiq
Muscat: The Municipality Department in the Wilayat of al Suwaiq has seized a quantity of rice deemed unfit for human consumption after insects were discovered in the stock.The insp…
India’s Yamuna river crosses danger mark as heavy rains flood parts of Delhi
Parts of Delhi and Indian Kashmir were flooded on Thursday after two rivers breached the danger mark following heavy rain in several northern areas, but weather officials forecas…
China to impose tariffs on some types of US single-mode optical fibre
China will impose tariffs of up to 78.2% on certain U.S. optical fibre imports from September 4, the commerce ministry said in a statement a few minutes before midnight on Wednes…
SLEEP BETTER, PHONE-FREE
The mobile phone has become more than just a tool — it’s a constant companion in modern life. From work to news, entertainment to social media, our devices rarely leave our side. I…
Gold likely to touch $5,000 in Q1, 2026: Analyst
Gold traded just $23 short of its all-time high on Monday as investors positioned for fresh US rate cuts and a weaker dollar.Gold prices extended their record run on Wednesday, ho…
Rymani the Turtle Returns – a testament to Oman’s conservation success
Balqees AloraimiAfter more than a decade of traveling around the vast waters of the Indian Ocean, Rymani the turtle has found her way back to the shores of Oman. Tagged over ten ye…
Preparations begin for Muscat Nights 2026
Muscat Municipality has started preparations for the Muscat Nights 2026 by inviting bids for various activities.It has invited bids for the design, implementation, and management o…
HM allocates RO 1 million to aid zakat-eligible patients
Muscat: In affirmation of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s keenness to enhance the values of social solidarity and compassion, His Majesty the Sultan issued royal directives…
Prime Minister of Iraq arrives today
Mohammed Shia’ al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, will arrive in the Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday, on an official visit lasting two days, during which he will con…
Ensure a safe journey to school
MUSCAT: Behind the joy and excitement of back to school lies a growing concern among parents and society because each year, tragic accidents claim the lives of innocent children du…