Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman’s national budget airline, SalamAir, is exploring new destinations in India and plans to set up a base in Salalah to expand operations in the South of Oman. Speaking to the Observer, Adrian Hamilton-Manns, CEO of SalamAir said, “We will be looking at the Goa in Western India besides the Navi […]
As an optometrist, I see how aging affects my patients every day. Their eyes are no exception. Losing their vision, and consequently, their independence, is one of the greatest fears older people have. Those who lose their vision are severely affected by it psychologically. Jacqueline and Henri are patients of mine and both suffer from […]
MUSCAT: The National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) is documenting, through its field programmes, the customs, norms, social character and authentic traditions of the Sultanate of Oman across various wilayats and governorates. This work is part of its ongoing efforts to preserve the nation’s cultural and social heritage and safeguard the components of national identity […]
Disturbed sleep is a common problem — and one that has many serious consequences beyond feeling tired the next day. Research has linked insomnia and poor sleep to early mortality and diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Women often report experiencing disturbed sleep more frequently than men. They also constitute the majority of patients in […]
MUSCAT: The Royal Guard of Oman Technical College (RGOTC) celebrated on Monday at its headquarters the presentation of graduation certificates to students of the International Technical Education Diploma. The college also honoured outstanding students in the transitional classes for the academic year 2025-2026. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Brigadier Nasser bin Said […]
Muscat: The GME Oman marker price for the August 2026 Oman Crude Oil Futures Contract fell to $72.99 per barrel on June 16, recording a decline of $3.94, as global oil prices slipped to fresh three-month lows amid easing supply concerns. The latest price marks a sharp retreat from the recent high seen in Oman […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off across North America. FIFA, the governing body that organizes it, is widely seen as a prosperous organization. After all, it governs the world’s most popular sport and its most prestigious event. It’s regarded as a machine generating billions of dollars. But that perception is not the case […]
Muscat: The Social Protection Fund has clarified the categories and conditions governing entitlement to death pension benefits, including specific cases in which a grandfather or grandmother may be treated as a parent under Oman’s social protection system. The clarification was made during a workshop delivered by Malik al Harthi from the Social Protection Fund at the […]
The historic Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra was set ablaze this week, after it was struck by a Russian drone during a large-scale attack on the Ukrainian capital. Monks, clergy, and rescuers rushed to carry out ancient and sacred items from the burning cathedral, which has served for centuries as a symbol of Ukrainian […]
Muscat: Muscat Municipality has announced the implementation of a development project at the Mazoon Mosque roundabout and Al Shabab Street in the southern Al Mawaleh area in the wilayat of Seeb. The project aims to improve traffic flow, enhance the efficiency of the road network, and support road safety in the area. According to the […]
