The Philippines raises the minimum wage of overseas domestic workers
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has raised by $100 the minimum wage rate of Filipino domestic workers abroad to $500 per month as part of its ei…
100 days to go for FIFA Arab Cup
The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 will kick off in 100 days from today. The Arab world’s biggest football competition will take place in Qatar from December 1 – 18, bringingtogether the…
What is the likely date of the next Muscat Nights?
Muscat: Unlike the last Muscat Nights, which stretched between December 2024 and January 2025, and later extended till February, the upcoming edition is expected to begin only from…
6 running myths that could be slowing you down
For such a simple sport, running can generate intense debate — and conflicting advice. And as runners get deeper into the sport and start logging more miles, it can be harder to fi…
Mwasalat launches open-top bus in Dhofar
The public transport company, Mwasalat, has unveiled an open-top bus tour as part of the #BreakTheBarrier campaign launched during the khareef in the Dhofar governorate. **media[3…
How your phone gets the weather
We depend on weather predictions not just to dress for work or plan trips. Businesses use forecasts to prepare for storms, fly planes, build houses and deliver mail. The more weath…
Former Sri Lankan president arrested on corruption charges
A former Sri Lankan president who helped to steer the country through a painful economic crisis but lost to a populist leader in the 2024 presidential election was arrested Friday…
King of Bahrain to visit Oman today
MUSCAT: In manifestation of the bonds of brotherhood binding His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, King Hamad will pay a…
Luxury meets tradition in Oman’s wild outdoors
August in Oman is a month of transition – when the fierce summer begins to ease and cooler winds hint at change. It is a time that mirrors ng the spirit of adventure that defines A…
Famine in Gaza, made by Israel
ROME: The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, with experts warning 500,000 people face “catastrophic” h…