Professional licensing: A guarantee of quality, workforce competence
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour issued a public warning against the submission of forged professional classification and licensing certificates by individuals and companies. This wa…
CAR-T cell therapy a big relief for cancer patients
The University Medical City, represented by the National Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Centre, has successfully implemented the first Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR…
Trump to meet Putin, Zelensky if ‘everything works out’
Washington – US President Donald Trump said Monday that if his meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky went well, he expected to hold a trilateral meeting with Russia…
Palestinians leave Gaza City fearing Israeli offensive
CAIRO: Fearing an imminent Israeli ground offensive, thousands of Palestinians have left their homes in eastern areas of Gaza City, now under constant Israeli bombardment, for poin…
Is cycling to school safe?
Bicycling offers numerous benefits, including physical activity, environmental friendliness and cost-effectiveness, but it also presents significant safety challenges, particular…
Asyad Shipping adds new VLCC Awabi to fleet
MUSCAT: Asyad Shipping – the majority Omani state-owned maritime transportation company – has bolstered its crude shipping capability with the acquisition of a new Very Large Crude…
Oman’s Hamed al Wahaibi claims debut win at Hungarian Baja
VARAPALOTA, Hungary: Omani champion Hamed al Wahaibi has achieved a remarkable victory in his debut at the Hungarian Baja, a round of the FIA European Cup for Cross-Country Bajas….
Zelensky warns against Russia after Trump urges concessions
WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said ahead of talks with Donald Trump that Russia should not be “rewarded” for its attack, after the US leader pressed Ukraine to…
Spain and Portugal battle wildfires as death toll mounts
MADRID: Thousands of firefighters backed by the military and water-bombing aircraft on Monday battled dozens of wildfires across Spain and Portugal, as the death toll increased to…
Bolivia’s left in historic defeat as vote set for runoff
LA PAZ: Centrist senator Rodrigo Paz was leading Bolivia’s presidential election, according to early official results, which showed the ruling Movement for Socialism (MAS) on track…