Ministry of Labour showcases ‘Nadeem’ as Oman’s first AI career advisor
SALALAH: Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept but a powerful force reshaping the way organisations operate, according to Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Busaidi, Direc…
Khareef: Salalah Airport sees 5% jump in passengers, 16% in flights
Salalah – Salalah Airport recorded a growth in aircraft movements and passenger numbers during the Khareef Dhofar season 2025, from June 21 to August 3, compared to the same period…
Markets rise as Trump extends China tariff truce
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday extending a trade truce between the United States and China for another three months, providing a reprieve from the threat o…
Are Samosas unhealthy? Some Indians find official advice hard to swallow
NEW DELHI — Indians eat a mind-boggling array of street food.They nosh on pakoras, or vegetable fritters; jalebis, which are deep-fried coils of fermented batter dunked in sugar sy…
60% chance of La Nina not occurring: Japan
TOKYO – Japan’s weather bureau said on Tuesday that there was a 60% chance that the La Nina phenomenon would not occur and normal weather patterns would continue towards the Northe…
Large Eyes, Pointy Chins, Pointy Noses: How Manga Became “Manga”
Over 1,000 human rights cases received in 2024
MUSCAT, AUG 11Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) received and documented a total of 1,006 cases in 2024, including 47 complaints and 22 reports, while 937 cases were provided with…
Creativity, culture a driver of transformation
Oman is increasingly recognising the vital role of creative and cultural industries in supporting the knowledge economy and driving sustainable national development.These sectors c…
Australia to recognise Palestinian state as Israel kills journalists
SYDNEY: Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at next month’s United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, a move that adds to internatio…
Ittihad Daghmar crowned champions of Amateur League
Muscat, Aug 11The Ittihad Daghmar Football Team, representing Muscat Governorate, were crowned champions of the Amateur League after an exciting victory over Al Muladah, representi…