BUKHA: Construction of the Bukha Waterfront Development Project in Musandam Governorate has reached 95 per cent completion, bringing the coastal tourism and leisure destination closer to opening as part of efforts to strengthen the governorate’s tourism infrastructure. The project covers an area of 26,000 square metres and forms part of wider government initiatives aimed at […]
There is strong evidence that transitioning from animal to more plant-based diets could improve human and planetary health, but progress has been slow. This is partly due to a misunderstanding of what drives the behaviour of individuals and organizations alike. If people know these foods can be better for themselves and for the planet, the […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 21 In a move reflecting national trends towards enhancing the competitiveness of the private sector and expanding its contribution to economic development, the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), represented by its Franchise Centre, launched the fifth edition of its Franchise Programme under the auspice of Dr Khamis bin Saif al Jabri, […]
When Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation went to court recently to challenge Alberta’s handling of the proposed Wonder Valley AI Data Centre Park project, the dispute underscored a question that is increasingly difficult to ignore: What does Canada’s artificial intelligence future require from land, water and energy systems? Wonder Valley, which would be located south of […]
MUSCAT: Oman’s public revenues rose 8 per cent in 2025, helping narrow the fiscal deficit by more than a quarter, as stronger oil and gas earnings offset higher spending on subsidies, development projects and social programmes, according to final budget figures released by the Ministry of Finance. Actual public revenues reached RO 12.122 billion in […]
You are sitting at your computer, interacting with a generative AI model like ChatGPT Image or Midjourney. You have a distinct picture in your mind, and you begin with a simple, general prompt: a chair in a cozy room. The image appears, but you frown. You realize that to get what you want, you must […]
Muscat: Oman’s Consumer Price Index rose by 3.8 per cent in May 2026 compared with the same month of 2025, according to data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The average inflation rate during the January–May 2026 period increased by 2.8 per cent, based on the 2018 base year. The miscellaneous […]
The Bukha waterfront development project in Musandam Governorate has reached approximately 95 per cent completion, covering a total area of around 26,000 square metres, as part of ongoing government efforts to enhance comprehensive development and optimise the use of the governorate’s coastal and natural assets. The project is one of the key strategic initiatives aimed […]
Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MoH) launched an awareness campaign highlighting the risks of counterfeit medicines and unapproved medical products, urging citizens and residents to ensure the safety and authenticity of medicines before use. The campaign stressed that counterfeit medicines are products presented as medicines but differ in their identity, composition or source, and do […]
The story of Stonehenge starts around 5,000 years ago. But its famous old stones, some of which were transported all the way from south-west Wales to Wiltshire, are just part of the story. Close to the beginning of its use, the site was a cemetery, with dozens of people laid to rest. That so many […]
