MUSCAT, JUNE 14 The Sultanate of Oman’s move towards expanding the use of smart meters in the water sector represents a significant step in its efforts to enhance the efficiency of natural resource management and improve public spending. The adoption of these technologies is part of Oman’s broader economic diversification efforts, where improving the efficiency […]
MUSCAT, AUG 29 Leading Omani banking institution, Sohar International Bank SAOG, has announced that it is exploring the opening of a representative office in either Hong Kong or the People’s Republic of China, in a move aimed at deepening access to Asia’s trade and capital flows. The plan is at an early stage and remains […]
More than 2.6 million Canadians work for themselves, and according to an annual RBC poll conducted in 2025, 59 per cent of Canadians aspire to own a business — the highest level since 2017. The appeal is understandable. A recent poll found that nearly two-thirds of people feel they have plateaued at work and see […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 14 Plans to preserve and revitalise Al Saidiya School, one of Oman’s most prominent educational landmarks, are gaining momentum following discussions on a comprehensive development project aimed at transforming the historic institution into a centre for education, culture and community engagement. The proposed initiative was reviewed during a meeting between Abdulhamid bin Abdulrahman […]
Washington, United States: During their historic lunar flyby, astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission witnessed meteorites striking the rugged surface of the Moon, a sight that has piqued scientists’ curiosity. “That was definitely impact flashes on the moon. And Jeremy (Hansen) just saw another one,” mission commander Reid Wiseman reported on Monday while flying around […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 14 Oman’s cybersecurity market is projected to grow to $214.27 million by 2031, supported by digital transformation, data residency requirements and the expansion of locally developed cyber solutions, according to the Cybersecurity Market and Investment Report 2026. The report, prepared under the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Oman National CERT, Hadatha […]
The Central Bank of Oman (Oman) recently announced that local banks in the country will soon issue a national payment card under its supervision. It is an extension of the national payment systems, Oman Net. According to the CBO, the card will provide a secure and seamless local payment experience within the Sultanate of Oman, […]
Why do some people seem to thrive under pressure while others seem to fold or crumple? This phenomenon is also known as choking and is defined as performing worse than expected given ability in a situation with a high degree of perceived importance. The concept of pressure can take on many forms or manifest in […]
MUSCAT: The Environment Authority (EA) announced the implementation of the fifth phase of the ban on plastic shopping bags, from July 1. The move is part of the EA’s ongoing efforts to reduce plastic pollution, promote sustainable consumption practices, and preserve natural resources and biodiversity in the Sultanate of Oman. The EA said that the […]
Athens: Greece will ban access to social media for children under 15 from January 1, 2027 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. “We have decided to go ahead with a difficult but necessary measure: ban access to social media for children under 15 years old,” he said in a video posted on TikTok. “Greece […]
