Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at Beijing games
A Chinese humanoid robot ran 100 metres in 9.39 seconds in a preliminary heat at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday, faster than the men’s world record held by J…
CPA seizes several school products in Muscat
Muscat: As part of the regulatory efforts accompanying the ‘Back to School’ campaign, the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) seized the non-compliant products and took the necessa…
SalamAir adds Erbil as second destination in Iraq
SalamAir, Oman’s low-Cost carrier, has announced the opening of ticket sales for its new direct service between Muscat and Erbil, with flights commencing on October 25, 2026. Erbil…
Search continues for 22 after bulk carrier sinks off India
NEW DELHI: India’s Coast Guard and Navy continued search-and-rescue operations off the eastern coast on Sunday after a Panama-flagged cargo vessel carrying 24 crew sank, with two…
Oman’s first AI SEZ to attract RO 106 million
HAMOUD AL MAHREZIMUSCAT, AUGUST 22Oman’s first specialised economic zone dedicated to artificial intelligence is estimated to attract RO 106 million ($275 million), in three phases…
Al Roofoof expands Dhofar coffee cultivation
SALALAH: Al Roofoof is expanding coffee cultivation at Hairiti in Dhofar Governorate from a research base that dates to 1980. Its nursery has provided around 25,000 seedlings since…
Canada hits back with new tariffs after trade talks with US fail
Washington: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday he would slap retaliatory tariffs on the United States after walking away from a “bad deal” on trade, deepening the…
Guns silent, Hormuz choked as US plans Iran Sanctions
CAIRO/WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday’s scheduled announcement of new US economic sanctions that could impact the Islamic Republic…
Four teams chase Group 1 final spots in Junior
MUSCAT, AUG 22The Group 1 semifinals of the 2026 Junior Hockey League will take place at Hockey Oman Stadium in Al Amerat on Sunday, with Qurayat facing Al Bashayer at 6 pm before…
Oman claim three friendly wins in Dubai camp
MUSCAT, AUGUST 22Oman’s national basketball team is continuing preparations in Dubai after registering three wins from the opening three friendly matches as part of its build-up to…