MUSCAT, JUNE 16 Oman’s 870-megawatt Duqm gas-fired power plant has secured a $385 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract, advancing one of the Sultanate of Oman’s largest new power generation projects. South Korea’s Doosan Enerbility said it had signed the contract with Coastal Power SAOC, the project company established to develop the plant in […]
Birdwatching is one of the most common and popular ways people experience nature. But it’s not often that even the most enthusiastic birdwatcher returns to the same place more than 800 times to witness the changes over four decades. In a recent paper, we documented 40 years of change in the bird life of a […]
MECCA: The Holy Kaaba has been draped in its new covering for the year 1448 AH, a majestic visual spectacle that embodies the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s devotion to Islam’s holiest site. A total of 150 Saudi artisans and craftsmen channelled their expertise over 11 months to produce 47 pieces of luxurious black silk, embroidered […]
MUSCAT: Oman and Sri Lanka have discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in special economic zones, free zones and industrial cities, as both countries seek to expand investment ties and promote sustainable economic growth. Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), met with Harsha Amarasekera, […]
It’s summer grilling season, but for many Americans, surging prices mean beef is no longer what’s for dinner. The cost of beef, having spiked since early 2025, is coming under even more pressure. The most recent is the screwworm outbreak that hit cattle in Mexico and has now spread to the United States, where the […]
MUSCAT: On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs, Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan, received at his office Mohamad Arzan Johan, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Sultanate of Oman, on the occasion of […]
MUSCAT: Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a public consultation on proposed regulations governing children’s use of social media platforms, as authorities explore measures to strengthen online safety and digital protection for minors. The consultation aims to gather feedback from stakeholders, technology companies, parents and the wider community on legal, regulatory and technical issues […]
Will you be flagged at the border? Will your mortgage application be approved? During wartime, whose neighbourhood would a weapon system target? These are moral choices — about harm and fairness — and they used to be made by people. Now moral choices like these are made by artificial intelligence (AI) and by the companies […]
MUSCAT: On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs, Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan, received at his office Mohamad Arzan Johan, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Sultanate of Oman, on the occasion of […]
MUSCAT: The value of real estate transactions in Oman rose 13.4 per cent year-on-year to RO945.8 million by the end of April 2026, driven by stronger mortgage activity and higher property sales, according to figures released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The total value of sales contracts reached RO 439.6 million […]
