Dhofar comes alive as early Khareef visitors arrive
SALALAH: Dhofar’s Khareef season is beginning to find its rhythm, with visitors from across Oman and neighbouring Gulf states arriving gradually in Salalah as the governorate enter…
Oman preserves genetic heritage of Arabian horses
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has successfully conducted an experiment to freeze the genetic collection of semen from pure Arabian horses after three years of research. This breakt…
Oman’s average July temperature hits 33.9°C
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman recorded an average temperature of 33.9°C and an average relative humidity of 54.7 per cent during July 2025, according to the latest climate indicato…
Cool climate, events attract visitors to Al Hamra mountains
MUSCAT: As temperatures rise across the Sultanate of Oman during the summer season, Eastern Mountain in the Wilayat of Al Hamra is attracting visitors seeking cooler weather and ou…
US celebrates 250th anniversary
WASHINGTON: Millions of Americans celebrated the country’s 250th birthday on Saturday — a landmark celebration that comes at a time of deep political division, with a president det…
Arab hopes rest on Morocco and Egypt
MUSCAT: The dream of seeing an Arab nation lift the Fifa World Cup trophy remains alive after Morocco and Egypt secured their places in the knockout stage of the 2026 Fifa World Cu…
The languages of Oman
David WilmsenThe Sultanate of Oman is a civilisation state, meaning that it is embedded in a continuous historical identity, unique cultural qualities, and distinct sociopolitical…
Australia goalkeepers were in dark about shootout switch
Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout with Egypt on Friday as coach Tony Popovic came under fire for the ba…
Queiroz blames immaturity for Ghana exit
KANSAS CITY: Ghana’s lack of experience and inability to stay calm under pressure were decisive factors in the 1-0 defeat by Colombia that sealed their World Cup elimination, man…
FIFPRO warns of rising racist abuse
MIAMI: Players at the World Cup are enduring a “growing pattern of abuse” that includes racist and discriminatory attacks both online and in person, global players’ union FIFPRO…