How do we feed ten billion people by 2050?
With the world struggling to feed eight billion people today, how will we feed ten billion by 2050? Meeting the nutritional needs of a growing population requires not just a radica…
Oman fall to Qatar, look Ahead to Korea test
MUSCAT: Oman’s national indoor handball team began their campaign at the 22nd Asian Men’s Handball Championship with a 27–15 defeat against defending champions Qatar, the match was…
Al Bashayer close in on the title, Al Seeb hold on to second place
MUSCAT: Al Bashayer Club moved one step closer to clinching the Oman Basketball League title for the 2025–2026 season after securing a well-deserved 89–54 victory over Nizwa Club,…
AI travel tools are everywhere. Are they any good?
GABE CASTRO-ROOTCreators of travel technology powered by artificial intelligence say their tools can make your life easier by doing everything from planning your dream trip to maxi…
Netflix KPop movie leads to record exports of instant noodles
South Korea’s exports of food and agriculture-related products, referred to as “K-food Plus”, hit a record annual high of US$13.62 billion in 2025.The country’s Agriculture Ministr…
Sayyid Badr discusses regional issues with several counterparts
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister, on Saturday, in a phone call with his French counterpart, discussed the latest developments in the region and exc…
Indian music senation performs in Muscat
MUSCAT: The otherwise frozen night at the Muscat club, located between the Wadi Kabir mountains, warmed up with the stomping rhythm of Yumna Ajin, an Indian singer known for her un…
Over 5 million passengers use Mwasalat buses
Muscat: The number of users of the regular public bus service (Mwasalat) exceeded five million passengers in 2025, according to the Ministry of Transport and Communications and Inf…
Singaporean builds rum brand in Africa
Rohan Shah relocated to Rwanda to build a spirits brand that tells Africa’s stories and supports local farmers.
Intra-GCC tourism sees growth of 51.2% in 5 years
Muscat- International tourism revenues in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached approximately US$120.2 billion in 2024, an increase of 39.6 percent compared to 2019…