Oman targets 400,000 t/y chromite output by 2030
MUSCAT, MARCH 29Minerals Development Oman (MDO) has unveiled plans to ramp up exploration and production of chromite ore to support not only export-led growth but also downstream v…
Standards strategy drives labour market gains
MUSCAT, MARCH 29The National Professional Standards Strategy has achieved significant milestones, reflecting a tangible impact on labour market development. It has helped build a p…
Why leadership failure is often a thinking problem
When organisations fail under capable leadership, the search for explanation tends to move quickly towards the visible. A strategy that proved wrong. A market that shifted unexpect…
Iran warns US over ground attack as regional powers meet in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD/DUBAI: Iran said it was ready to respond to a U.S. ground attack, accusing Washington on Sunday of preparing a land assault even as it sought negotiations and as regiona…
Global shock waves: The widening impact of the US, Israel – Iran war
The escalating confrontations between the US, Israel and Iran have triggered a severe shock to the global energy supplies. The war has disrupted key trade routes, such as the Strai…
US talks negotiations in public, plans secret ground attack
Iran Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has accused the United States of speaking about negotiations publicly while secretly preparing for a ground attack.He added said th…
Low-pressure system to affect Oman from March 31-April 2
Muscat: As per the latest forecasts and analyses from the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center, the weather over the Sultanate of Oman will be affected by a low-pressure syst…
Pentagon preparing for ground operations in Iran: report
Washington – The Pentagon is preparing plans for weeks of ground operations in Iran – potentially including raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz – thou…
Easy win for Belgium over US rings alarm bells for World Cup co-hosts
ATLANTA: Belgium bounced back after going behind to register a runaway 5-2 win over the United States in their friendly international on Saturday in a result that will ring al…
Mexico draw 0-0 with Portugal in Azteca reopening friendly
MEXICO CITY: Mexico and Portugal played out a 0-0 draw at the Estadio Azteca on Saturday in a friendly to mark the stadium’s reopening ahead of the World Cup.Portugal’s Joao Fe…