Why do screens keep you up? It may not be the blue light
Experts have long warned about the dangers of blue light before bed. When exposed via smartphones, TVs, laptops and other devices, our brains suppress the production of the hormone…
Companies are pouring billions into AI. It has yet to pay off.
Nearly four decades ago, when the personal computer boom was in full swing, a phenomenon known as the “productivity paradox” emerged.It was a reference to how, despite companies’ h…
Trump is pushing India back towards China
HONG KONG — It may be another case of the adage: The enemy of my enemy is my friend.Either way, it has come as a welcome surprise for China to see its top global rival, the United…
Australian court fines Qantas $59 million for illegal layoffs
Sydney – An Australian court fined Qantas $59 million on Monday for illegally laying off 1,800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, ending a five-year legal battle over the w…
Razat Farm launches first dedicated agri-tourism project
SALALAH: Razat Farm in Salalah, one of the largest and most established farms in the Sultanate of Oman, has launched a pioneering educational tour programme that opens its gates to…
Reviving home farming boosts food security
Suhar: Although people are living in an era where technology often dominates daily life, a quiet but meaningful eco friendly shift is taking root across Oman as increasing numbers…
Israel kills 18 as Hamas rejectsGaza relocation plan
Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 18 Palestinians on Sunday, including seven people shot dead while waiting to collect food aid.Civil def…
Al Nahda, Al Shabab kick off Elite League with victories
MUSCAT: Al Nahda Club kicked off their campaign in the Elite Football League with a comfortable 3-0 victory over their guests, Samayil, in a match held at Al Buraimi Sports Complex…
New Oman green iron project eyes mid-2026 FID
MUSCAT: Underscoring its keen interest in setting up a major green iron project in Oman, Singapore-headquartered Meranti Green Steel (MGS) has set its sights on a mid-2026 target f…
An Unexpected Encounter with Oman’s Marine Wonders: A Lesson in Ethical Wildlife Watching
I wasn’t planning to swim with sea turtles when I headed to Oman — honestly, I just wanted to go scuba diving. But what happened on that day at the Dimaniyat Islands turned out to…