Flying during the holidays? Here’s how to get the best deal
When much of the country is still sweltering in summer heat, it’s time to think about holiday travel.Airfares are notoriously volatile and never less so than during the holidays, w…
A teen was suicidal. ChatGPT was the friend he confided in.
When Adam Raine died in April at age 16, some of his friends did not initially believe it.Adam loved basketball, Japanese anime, video games, and dogs — going so far as to borrow a…
Deadly floods in Punjab devastate Pakistan’s breadbasket
Madeeha Bawar Ali sobbed quietly on the rooftop of her neighbor, as men gathered around to look out over the devastation brought by floods that their city in Pakistan had not seen…
Earthquake kills over 600 in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — A 6.0-magnitude earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan killed 622 people, with more than 1,500 injured, the interior ministry spokesman told AFP on Monday.I…
Urgent call to donate blood in Muscat
The Blood Bank Services Department has reported a sharp decline in the stock of blood units at the Central Blood Bank in Bousher, across most blood types.It urged everyone to donat…
Licensing mandatory for work permits in 40 professions from today
The Ministry of Labor has announced the implementation of licensing requirements for over 40 professions. Therefore, all employees working in establishments or those intended to be…
SAFE RIDES TOP PRIORITY FOR STUDENTS
With the start of the new academic year, the Royal Oman Police has released a film titled ‘Our Priority is Your Safety’ to highlight the importance of student safety. Ensuring safe…
10-year Golden Residencyset to attract investments
SALALAH: The Sultanate of Oman has set out a 10-year ‘Golden Residency’ track to draw foreign capital and specialised talent through seven investment routes starting from RO 200,00…
Musandam Dive Centre earns PADI 5-Star
KHASAB: The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has awarded the Musandam Dive Exploration Centre a 5-Star Dive Resort certification, recognising its commitment to…
8,941 persons with disabilities enrolled in Rehabilitation Centres
MUSCAT: Governmental, private, and community-based rehabilitation centres across Oman welcomed 8,941 persons with disabilities at the start of the new rehabilitation year 2025-2026…