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…
Archaeologists fight to save Libya’s ancient Greek ruins
In eastern Libya, a small group of archaeologists is working to safeguard the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia, Greek-era sites that have faced looting, neglect and the devast…
Sony discontinues Japan sales of robot puppy ‘aibo’
Sony is halting sales of its robotic puppy “aibo” in Japan, the company said, eight years after the latest model of its interactive android pet became an instant hit. The announcem…
Dhofar’s growth is a national economic question
Dhofar should not be read through one season, however important that season is to Oman’s tourism identity.The governorate’s larger value lies elsewhere. It is one of the clearest t…
Teyana Taylor wins big at 2026 BET Awards
Teyana Taylor was a top winner on Sunday at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards, which honours Black actors, singers and sports stars.The “One Battle After Another” act…
Verifying local content data in development projects
As Oman continues to advance the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, local content has become a strategic pillar for achieving sustainable economic growth, strengthening national capab…