USA: U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the agency responsible for compiling America’s official employment data. The move comes amid increasing tensions surrounding the administration’s trade policies and growing criticism of how job figures are reported. Trump accused the agency leader of manipulating employment statistics to…
MUSCAT: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued its latest weather bulletin, highlighting dangerously high temperatures recorded in several parts of the Sultanate within the last 24 hours. According to the report, multiple regions, particularly in the interior and desert zones, experienced extreme heat conditions, with some areas reaching temperatures above 49°C. These heat levels…
MUSCAT: Over the past week, the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) successfully recovered a total of OMR 7,000 for consumers in Al Dakhliyah and Al Suwaiq governorates. The action came after several service providers were found in violation of consumer protection laws, including issues related to vehicle specifications and delays in providing promised services. These recoveries…
USA: SpaceX successfully transported a new team of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), marking another milestone in its growing role in space exploration. The Crew Dragon spacecraft launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida and docked with the ISS after a smooth journey. This mission is…
MUSCAT: Oil prices experienced a significant drop on Friday, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) each declining by nearly $2 per barrel. The sharp fall came as investors reacted to the possibility of increased oil production from OPEC+ nations, stirring concerns about oversupply in an already fragile market. Brent settled around $83 per…
MUSCAT: The Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation recently conducted an official visit to Muscat College to assess the latest academic and administrative progress at the institution. This visit reflects the ministry’s commitment to supporting educational establishments and ensuring they align with national development goals and quality standards. The minister was accompanied by senior…
MUSCAT: The Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science, under the Diwan of Royal Court, has officially opened the registration window for the 14th edition of the widely acclaimed ‘Iqraa for Young Readers’ competition. Designed to foster a love of reading among children and teenagers, this initiative plays a vital role in promoting cultural…
MUSCAT: In a significant development aimed at strengthening economic ties, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will reduce reciprocal tariffs on South Korean imports from 25 percent to 15 percent. This move comes as part of a strategic agreement in which South Korea has committed to making substantial investments in the U.S….
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has called on all tourism companies and institutions in Oman to ensure their license numbers are prominently displayed on all promotional and operational platforms. This includes social media accounts, advertisements, brochures, websites, and any materials related to tourism programmes. The directive comes as part of the Ministry’s efforts…
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police (ROP), through its Directorate General of Customs, has introduced a major initiative to streamline and modernize customs operations at Sohar Port. This strategic step aims to facilitate smoother trade processes, reduce clearance times, and enhance the overall efficiency of logistics operations in the port—one of Oman’s most vital maritime gateways….
