CANADA: An Air Canada passenger plane narrowly avoided disaster on Saturday night when it veered off the runway and caught fire during landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The flight, originating from St. John’s, was experiencing difficulties as it approached the runway, leading to a dramatic incident that unfolded at approximately 9:30 PM local time….
MUSCAT: Oman head coach Rasheed Jaber remains confident that his team can go all the way in the ongoing 26th Gulf Cup Football Championship, after securing an important 1-1 draw against the UAE. The draw helped Oman confirm their place in the semifinals, where they are set to face Saudi Arabia on December 31. Despite…
DHOFAR: The coastal areas of Dhofar Governorate in Oman are set to experience scattered clouds and light rain in the coming days, providing a refreshing change from the region’s usual warm and clear weather. This weather system is expected to bring light showers across various parts of the region, creating a temporary but welcome respite…
UAE: Ajman Police recently successfully dismantled a 15-member expatriate gang responsible for a large-scale phone scam operation. The suspects impersonated officials to steal victims’ banking details and personal information, using various deceitful tactics to exploit them financially. The criminals operated with prepaid SIM cards that had been registered using forged identities, further complicating efforts to…
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has expressed strong condemnation of the ongoing aggression by Israeli occupation forces on the Gaza Strip. This includes the deliberate burning of Kamal Adwan Hospital and the forced evacuation of patients and medical staff. Oman highlighted the blatant disregard for international calls demanding a ceasefire, the protection of civilians, and…
MUSCAT: Hussain Taha’s participation in the 2024 World Aquatics Short Course Swimming Championships in Budapest marked a significant milestone for Oman’s swimming community. As one of the first swimmers trained at a private club in Oman, Nautilus Swimming Club, Hussain competed on the global stage, showing the potential of private clubs in fostering world-class athletes….
SOUTH KOREA: A tragic plane crash in South Korea has claimed the lives of at least 85 people. The incident occurred when a Jeju Air flight, carrying 181 passengers and crew members, crashed during its final approach to land at Muan International Airport. The flight had been traveling from Bangkok to South Korea, and while…
MUSCAT: Oman has strongly condemned the recent attack by Israeli occupation forces on Kamal Adwan Hospital in the Gaza Strip. The hospital, a critical healthcare facility, was set ablaze during the attack, and patients, along with medical staff, were forcibly evacuated. This act of aggression further escalates the already dire humanitarian situation in the region,…
MUSCAT: Oman’s financial sector witnessed significant developments as narrow money surged by an impressive 24.8%, complemented by an 8.4% increase in quasi-money. Quasi-money, encompassing savings deposits, time deposits, certificates of deposit, margin accounts, and foreign currency deposits, was pivotal in driving this growth. Demand deposits notably increased by 33.2%, showcasing strong liquidity within the economy….
MUSCAT: The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) has been under pressure, with 37 securities recording price drops compared to only 18 showing gains. Despite strong financial performances earlier in the year, the index has struggled to sustain its momentum. The peak on May 30 at 4,845 points marked a brief high before the market faced challenges…
