“Love makes fools of all of us,” wrote 19th-century novelist William Makepeace Thackeray. A moment spent watching the pigeons at your local park suggests he was right: males with puffed-up, shimmering necks hop, pirouette, coo, and bow to capture the attention of unimpressed females. But why do male pigeons express themselves through the passion of […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 14 Oman’s beaches continue to play a vital role in global marine conservation, serving as key nesting grounds for five of the world’s seven known sea turtle species, including several that are endangered. While Ras Al Jinz and Ras Al Hadd remain internationally recognised turtle nesting destinations, Masirah Island has quietly welcomed nesting […]
Among tech evangelists in Silicon Valley, it has become conventional wisdom that artificial intelligence will rapidly reshape the labor market, for better or worse. Economists, however, have often discussed AI’s impact with a skepticism bordering on dismissiveness. Rising unemployment among young college graduates? The result of high interest rates and macroeconomic uncertainty. Dire predictions of […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 7 The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), represented by the Directorate General of Industry, launched the first phase of the “Kafa’a” National Manufacturing Programme on Sunday, June 7, as part of Oman Industry Day 2026. This initiative aims to advance the industrial sector, preparing it for smart manufacturing and the […]
After a cold Canadian winter, most of us look forward to the spring and summer months to get outside and experience the natural world, whether it’s hiking, biking, gardening or birdwatching. In recent years, however, our outdoor activities have been challenged by a range of issues stemming from climate change: increased heatwaves, lower air quality […]
MUSCAT: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, received on Sunday a copy of the credentials of Dr Zubaydullo Zubaydzoda, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Sultanate of Oman. During the meeting, the Foreign Minister welcomed the Ambassador, wishing him success in performing his duties, and expressing his wishes for further development […]
It was morning in the universe. On Earth, it was Christmas Eve of 1968, a time of renewal. So it was for Frank Borman, William Anders and James Lovell, the crew of Apollo 8, who were farther from home than any humans had ever been. Their big job was to fly around the moon to […]
Muscat, Oman — The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), joins countries around the world in marking World Accreditation Day, observed annually on 9 June. This year’s theme, ‘Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises,’ sheds light on the role of accreditation in supporting quality, enhancing confidence, enabling […]
As a certified music therapist, I have observed firsthand the many ways music can bring meaning and beauty into people’s lives, even under very difficult circumstances. Much of my clinical work and research has occurred in dementia care. Here, music is often described as an inexpensive non-pharmacological treatment for behavioural and psychological symptoms with no […]
MUSCAT: Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council, received on Sunday a delegation from the High Council of State in the State of Libya, headed by Hassan Ali Habib, First Deputy President of the High Council of State. The Chairman of the State Council highlighted the development of Omani-Libyan relations and […]
