MUSCAT: Off the coast of Muscat lies a small, uninhabited island often referred to as Al Hallaniyah — part of Oman’s remote Khuriya Muriya Islands. Despite its ominous nickname, this island is a haven for rare wildlife and seabirds, offering a glimpse of untouched nature where few people ever set foot. Historically, Al Hallaniyah served…
MUSCAT: In many of Oman’s smaller towns and villages, traditional roundabouts and local customs take the place of traffic lights. Drivers rely on mutual understanding, hand signals, and patience to navigate intersections, creating a slower and more community-oriented flow of traffic than in larger cities. This absence of lights reflects the country’s rural character in…
MUSCAT: Oman is unique among countries in the region for having no permanent rivers. Instead, its terrain is etched with wadis — dry riverbeds that remain empty for much of the year but spring to life with flowing water during seasonal rains. These dramatic shifts transform the landscape, turning arid valleys into lush, temporary waterways….
AFGHAN: A 13-year-old boy from Kunduz, Afghanistan, has survived a perilous 94-minute journey hidden in the landing gear of a Kam Air Airbus A340 traveling from Kabul to Delhi on September 21. The child was later discovered wandering inside Indira Gandhi International Airport after the aircraft landed, astonishing authorities with his survival. During questioning, the…
MUSCAT: An Omani court has convicted Mahdi bin Omran bin Rashid of “misusing the information network” after he was found to have posted offensive content deemed contrary to public morals. The ruling underscores the Sultanate’s strict cybercrime and online conduct laws aimed at safeguarding public order and digital ethics. According to court documents, investigators traced…
PAKISTAN: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha and senior Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials expressed heartfelt condolences to Sri Lanka’s young spinner Dunith Wellalage following the sudden death of his father during the Asia Cup 2025. The tragedy struck while Wellalage was representing his country, prompting an outpouring of sympathy from across the cricketing community. PCB…
Kuwait’s Criminal Court has handed down a death sentence to a Filipino domestic worker convicted of murdering her employer’s 18-month-old son in December at a residence in Sabah Al Salem. According to court proceedings, the maid placed the toddler inside a washing machine after reportedly being “annoyed” by him. The horrific incident shocked the nation…
MUSCAT: Oman organized a high-level event titled ‘Unity in Wellness: Advancing Peace through Global Health’ on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Co-hosted with Finland, Somalia, Sudan, Switzerland, and Yemen, the gathering brought together ministers, diplomats, and global health experts to examine how health initiatives can foster peace and…
PAKISTAN: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is expected to visit Pakistan in November 2025, marking what could be the first royal visit in nearly twenty years. The trip is anticipated to signal a significant step forward in Saudi-Pakistani relations, particularly following the signing of their new mutual defense pact. According to diplomatic sources,…
DUBAI: Dubai has approved a landmark 100-year deep-tunnel drainage project designed to boost the city’s climate resilience following the record-breaking rainfall of April 2024. Announced at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum 2025, the mega infrastructure plan underscores Dubai’s long-term commitment to safeguarding residents and assets from future flooding events. Authorities explained that the project…
