Why career guidance matters in education
It is the time of the year when high school exam results are being released and we hear celebratory cheers in homes. But amidst the excitement, an important question often goes una…
One woman’s war on war crimes
In a world where the voice of justice is increasingly drowned out and human rights are trampled on daily — particularly in Palestine and Gaza — a courageous figure has emerged.Fran…
Khareef Dhofar SEASON: Oman’s Monsoon Miracle
Every year from June to September, Dhofar Governorate undergoes a breathtaking transformation that feels almost like a hidden miracle waiting to be discovered. While most of the co…
G20 nations back central bank independence
G20 nations said on Friday the independence of central banks was crucial to achieving price stability in the face of geopolitical and trade tensions.”Central banks are strongl…
The Honourable Lady congratulates GED students
MUSCAT: Her Highness The Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, has addressed a message of congratulations to distinguished students…
Oman decries Israel’s aggression on Syria
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has voiced its strong condemnation of the Israeli attacks on the Syrian Arab Republic, which violate its national sovereignty and constitute a blatant…
US ‘moving at haste’ to get Ukraine weapons: Envoy
BRUSSELS: The United States was moving to get weapons to Ukraine quickly under President Donald Trump’s plan for Europe to buy arms, and was weighing selling Patriot air defenc…
Encounter with nature
Cows roam freely in Dhofar, surrounded by the lush greenery of the khareef season. Such scenes are a common sight during the monsoon months, reflecting the harmony between nature,…
CHINESE FARMER TAKES DIY SUBMARINE FOR A DIVE
Chinese farmer Zhang Shengwu posing in his homemade submarine in a river in Hanshan county, in China’s eastern Anhui province. A 60-year-old farmer in China has built his own ‘Big…
Oman to battle Qatar and UAE in Asian Qualifiers
MUSCAT, JULY 17Oman will face the hosts Qatar and UAE teams in Group A to realise their historical dream of making it to the World Cup Qatar 2026 after the draw of AFC Asian Qualif…