SALALAH: Salalah Airport has retained its five-star Skytrax rating for a second consecutive year, reinforcing its position among a select group of airports recognised globally for excellence in passenger experience and service quality. The accolade reflects continued investment in facilities, operational efficiency and customer service as the airport prepares for another strong tourism season in […]
Is the time teenagers spend on social media really damaging their wellbeing and mental health? Around the globe, youth mental health problems are on the rise. This has coincided with an ever increasing amount of time teenagers spend on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, X and Snapchat. In the public discourse at least, this correlation […]
MUSCAT: Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al Busaidy, Minister of Interior, affirmed that the Royal directive to allocate a seat for Omani women in the Majlis Ash’shura from each governorate comes within the framework of the keenness of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to ensure the permanent representation of women from various governorates in the […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 15 Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO) is examining multiple pathways to develop low-carbon ammonia, a product increasingly sought after as global industries and energy markets accelerate efforts to decarbonise supply chains. The initiative, disclosed in the company’s prospectus for its initial public offering (IPO), forms part of a broader clean energy transition and […]
Does it seem as though more people are coming out as neurodivergent these days? Perhaps you’ve heard complaints that social media – particularly TikTok – is driving a trend. Or maybe you’ve encountered the suggestion that neurodivergence has somehow become fashionable, a label people adopt for attention, status or belonging. For neurodivergent people, these claims […]
Muscat: The Main Committee for Moon Sighting announced on Tuesday the confirmation of the sighting of the crescent moon for the month of Muharram for the year 1448 AH. Consequently, Tuesday will be the first day of the month of Muharram for the year 1448 AH, corresponding to June 16, 2026. The statement reads as […]
MUSCAT: Oman’s aviation sector is gearing up for a busy Dhofar Khareef season, with airlines increasing flights and seat capacity to accommodate growing demand for travel to Salalah between June and September. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it has completed preparations for the 2026 Khareef season through a coordinated operational plan with airlines and […]
2026 marks 100 years since the death of Antoni Gaudí, the architect of the Basilica of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. While the temple’s beauty is extraordinary in its own right, it becomes even more profound when we explore the numerical forms that lie behind its striking forms. By contemplating the mathematical principles that underpin […]
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik exchanged cables of greetings with the leaders of Arab and Islamic countries on the new Hijri year 1448 AH. In the cables, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes to the leaders. His Majesty prayed to Allah the Almighty to return this blessed occasion […]
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16. This follows a consultation on the impact of social media on young people’s mental health, wellbeing and safety. It represents one of the most significant interventions in children’s online lives since the Online Safety […]
