GREEN INNOVATION
Green innovation is becoming one of the most important ways countries deal with environmental challenges while continuing to grow their economies. In Oman and across the Arab regio…
Bait AlGhasham–DarArab Translation Prize unveils 2026 shortlists
MUSCAT: The Bait AlGhasham–DarArab International Translation Prize on Sunday announced the shortlists for its 2026 cycle across three categories — Translators, Authors and Omani Pu…
Royal Cavalry crowned Oman Derby Champions
MUSCAT: The Royal Cavalry were crowned champions of the Oman Derby on Saturday after a deserved victory in the seventh race of the ninth meeting of the horse racing season, held at…
Seeb, Al Bashayer take first-leg advantage in 1st division volleyball semis
MUSCAT: In a highly competitive first leg of the First Division Volleyball League semifinals for the 2025–2026 season, Al Seeb Club secured an important 3–1 victory over Majees Clu…
Nizwa edge Salalah in the Oman Basketball League
MUSCAT: Nizwa Club secured a convincing 73–48 victory over Salalah Club in the preliminary round of the Oman General Basketball League for the 2025–2026 sports season. With this wi…
Al Maqbali emerge champion of Badminton championship
MUSCAT: Salim al Maqbali of Masirah club retained the title of Men’s singles event for senior category of Oman Badminton Clubs Championship following his victory in style over Sult…
Salim wins Rally Oman Baja sprint
After a day of excitement and fierce competition among the drivers, Salim al Touqi and his navigator Issa al Wardi won the Rally Oman Baja sprint title after finishing first in the…
There is always another bus coming!
Sometimes you miss the bus because you are meant to walk and see something beautiful along the way. Not every delay is bad as life slows you down to protect you, not hurt you. Mayb…
The movie I was afraid to see
I was afraid to see “The Voice of Hind Rajab.” I knew that the movie is based on the recordings of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl in the Gaza Strip, trapped in a car with the bodies…
Global health workers strengthen US national security
Last December, while visiting Nairobi for a global health workshop, I met a group of community health workers, the frontline professionals who play a vital role in providing HIV, t…