15+ hour, 32+ min ago   (467+ words) Washington: US President Donald Trump addressed hundreds of journalists at a scaled-down and rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night. The gala was held amid heightened security measures, three months after the original event was cut short by an…...

12+ hour, 22+ min ago   (198+ words) Salalah: With the Khareef 2026 season now underway, Hawana Salalah Hotels are delighted to welcome guests from across Oman, the GCC, and international markets. The destination’s hospitality portfolio, comprising Salalah Rotana Resort, Fanar Hotel, Juweira Boutique Hotel, and The Club by…...

14+ hour, 9+ min ago   (418+ words) Muscat: Muscat Municipality’s ambitious redevelopment of the Central Business District (CBD) in Ruwi promises to transform one of the capital’s oldest commercial hubs into a more modern, organised and pedestrian-friendly destination. However, while the long-term vision has been welcomed, the…...

15+ hour, 37+ min ago   (576+ words) Madrid: As wildfires continue to engulf massive stretches of western France and central Spain, some 200,000 people have been forced to flee, with flames devouring forests and homes near Bordeaux and Madrid. Firefighters have said that the blazes, the largest recorded…...

16+ hour, 40+ min ago   (360+ words) MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has highlighted its pioneering experience in supporting capacity building and promoting the implementation of the 1972 World Heritage Convention in African countries during a side event held on the sidelines of the 48th session of the UNESCO…...

16+ hour, 37+ min ago   (225+ words) Muscat: Broad money supply in the Sultanate of Oman witnessed a growth of 12.7 percent on an annual basis reaching OMR28.6 billion by the end of May 2026. This increase came as a result of a rise in narrow money by 26.9 percent and…...

12+ hour, 30+ min ago   (276+ words) MUSCAT: An artificial intelligence project developed by Omani innovator Aya bint Hamed Al Kindi has been selected among the world’s top 13 projects to be showcased at the 67th London International Young Scientists Forum (LIYSF), marking a significant achievement for Omani youth…...

22+ hour, 41+ min ago   (330+ words) New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has threatened to initiate a Section 301 investigation into the European Union over what he described as discriminatory fines imposed on American technology companies, warning that the bloc could face significant tariffs in response. In…...

16+ hour, 27+ min ago   (362+ words) Muscat: The net profits of industrial companies listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) rose in the first half of this year to OMR175.3 million Omani riyals compared to OMR119.4 million in the same period last year, registering a growth of 46.8 percent....

14+ hour ago   (412+ words) Tehran: In a brief respite following nearly two weeks of intense military action, Iran reported an absence of overnight bombardment on Saturday, signalling an interruption to 13 consecutive nights of American military strikes. However, regional instability remains acute following the sharp…...