New Zealand plans social media ban for under-16s
The New Zealand government on Monday announced plans to ban social media for children under 16.The bill would require social media platforms the government deemed “high risk” to ta…
‘Muscat Sign’ is switched on after maintenance
Muscat: Muscat Municipality completed its routine maintenance work and turned on the Muscat Sign on Al Jabal Street (Bausher-Al Amerat Mountain Road).Muscat Municipality had as ann…
40,000 eye drop bottles recalled over potential contamination
Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops are being recalled across the country over concerns related to potential contamination, federal safety regulators said.Prestige Brand Holdings, o…
Oil falls as Trump pledges economic war on Iran
Hong Kong: Oil prices fell on Monday as investors braced for details of a US plan to isolate the Iranian economy that President Donald Trump billed as the “most crushing” financial…
Sayyid Badr to visit Tehran on Tuesday: Iran
DUBAI: – s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al Busaidi will visit Tehran on Tuesday to continue talks between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spo…
Sanctions threatened by ‘desperate’ US will fail: Iran
Iran’s foreign minister dismissed the threat of new US sanctions as a sign of desperation on Sunday and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran.US Treasury Secre…
Pet Fashion
A dog owner carries her pet as they prepare to take part in a fashion show at Petzone megastore, to mark International Dog Day, in Kuwait City. — AFP
Salalah Eye adds new dimension to Khareef tourism
SALALAH: Salalah Eye represents a new addition to the tourism and entertainment experience ecosystem in Dhofar Governorate, coinciding with the Khareef 2026 season. The attraction…
Frankincense film could give Dhofar lasting tourism value
SALALAH: Documentary film-making can give Dhofar’s frankincense heritage a lasting international presence by connecting its landscapes with the history, people and science behind o…
Active Oman Challenge 2 concludes with 2,649 participants
MUSCAT: The second edition of Active Oman Challenge concluded after days of sporting and recreational competitions that attracted 2,649 participants across different age groups, wi…