China’s birth rate falls to lowest on record
Beijing: China’s birth rate plunged last year to its lowest level on record, official data showed on Monday, as its population shrank for a fourth straight year despite efforts t…
United Solar secures over $850 million to launch Oman polysilicon plant
Muscat: United Solar Holding (United Solar) on Monday has secured more than $850 million in debt financing to complete funding for its $1.6 billion, state-of-the-art polysilicon m…
What is the Greater Arab Free Trade Area
Muscat: The Ministry of Economy on Monday highlighted the prominent features of the agreement to facilitate and develop trade exchange between Arab countries, known as the Greater…
MSX completes Tabadul Hub connectivity with Kazakhstan’s KASE and AIX
Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) has signed agreements with the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) and the Astana International Exchange (AIX) to complete the contractual, regulat…
Emiratis, Indians among top foreign visitors to Oman
The top nationalities visiting the Sultanate of Oman until the end of November 25 were Emiratis and Indians, among others, as the country recorded a 0.4 percent increase to 3.51 mi…
Vehicle repair shop fined for failure to provide service
The Primary Court in Al Qabil, North Sharqiyah Governorate, has convicted a vehicle repair shop and its representative after they were found to have violated the Consumer Protectio…
CPA issues a warning on Drinkmate bottles
The Consumer Protection Authority (CAP) has issued an official warning on the use of carbonated beverage-making bottles of the brand bearing an expiry date from January to October…
Real Sociedad stun Barcelona 2-1 to end leaders’ winning streak
SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain: Real Sociedad earned a pulsating 2-1 home victory over LaLiga leaders Barcelona on Sunday, ending the Catalans’ 11-match winning streak in all competitions.T…
Disappointment for Morocco fans after Africa Cup final
RABAT: Moroccan fans were left crestfallen on Sunday after their team lost the Africa Cup of Nations final 1-0 to Senegal after extra time in a tense encounter at Rabat’s Moula…
Senegal stormed off in heat of the moment but football won, says keeper Mendy
RABAT: Senegal’s decision to storm off the pitch during the Africa Cup of Nations final came in the heat of the moment but football won in the end, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy tol…