MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is making significant strides in preparation for its participation in the upcoming Expo Osaka 2025. His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham bin Tarik Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, recently chaired a pivotal meeting with the main committee overseeing Oman’s contributions to the global event. The meeting, held…
MUSCAT: The Royal Court Affairs, represented by the Royal Farms and Gardens and the Royal Hospitality, is participating in the Muscat Flower Festival as part of the Muscat Nights 2024 activities. Their display, which features a combination of natural and artificial roses in innovative arrangements, aims to showcase the beauty of nature and the creativity…
BEIJING: A Chinese court in Hebei province has sentenced a teenage boy to life in prison for the murder of his 13-year-old classmate, marking the conclusion of a case that has sparked a nationwide debate on the treatment of juvenile offenders in the country. The murder occurred after prolonged bullying, with the victim, surnamed Wang,…
MUSCAT: Preliminary findings from recent archaeological digs in Oman suggest the discovery of two ancient civilizations dating back to the Early Bronze Age, between 2000 and 3500 BC. These findings point to a significant historical timeline related to the Hafit and Umm Al Nar civilizations. The site shows a gap in settlement between the two…
MUSCAT: The Al Buraimi Governorate Police Command has successfully arrested a suspect involved in a theft at a building materials store in the governorate. Authorities have been investigating the incident for some time, with the swift action of the police leading to the identification and capture of the individual responsible for the crime. The suspect…
USA: Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a lifelong advocate for peace, human rights, and humanitarian causes, has died at the age of 100. A peanut farmer-turned-politician, Carter served as governor of Georgia before winning the presidency in 1976. He was known for his humility, deep religious convictions, and a focus…
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, has announced the creation of 1,157 job opportunities within the wholesale and retail sectors in Oman. Of these, 525 are direct jobs, while 332 opportunities are available at fuel stations across the Sultanate. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment…
MUSCAT: The highly anticipated semifinal match between Oman and Saudi Arabia is set to take place next Tuesday at Jaber Al Mubarak Stadium in Kuwait. In preparation for the match, Al Masroori, the head of the Omani football delegation, announced several initiatives to support the fans traveling to Kuwait. Two planes have already been arranged…
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its free Wi-Fi service to enhance passenger experience across public bus stations. Initially available at key locations such as Al Satwa Station, Union Station, Al Ghubaiba Station, and Gold Souq Station, the initiative now includes additional stations. Passengers at Mall of the Emirates Station, Ibn Battuta…
MUSCAT: The Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation has announced the cancellation of the proposal to alter the dates and stadiums for the semi-finals of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait. This decision comes after discussions regarding potential changes to the schedule and venue locations. The Federation confirmed that the original plans for the semi-finals…
