Miriam Makeba sang a famous song about the 16 June 1976 uprising in her birthplace, South Africa. The protest was a pivotal point in the fight against apartheid and white minority rule in the country. The song was called Soweto Blues and its opening lines go: The children got a letter from the Master. It […]
Muscat: After several weeks of intense summer heat and prolonged dry conditions, parts of the Sultanate of Oman are expected to receive much-needed relief today, with forecasts indicating rainfall and thunderstorms over the al Hajar mountains and surrounding areas. According to weather updates, convective cloud activity is expected to develop over the mountainous areas, bringing […]
The global household products market is witnessing the rapid emergence of laundry detergent sheets as a modern alternative to traditional liquid and powder formats. Designed to offer pre-measured dosing, compact storage, and simplified usage, the format is gaining traction among consumers seeking greater convenience and efficiency in their laundry routines. The trend is substantiated by […]
Muscat: said its wholly owned Saudi subsidiary, NGC Energy Saudi LLC, has secured liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) licences in partnership with Zamil Group, expanding the Omani-listed company’s presence in Saudi Arabia’s downstream gas market. The licences cover the establishment of LPG cylinder filling and storage facilities in Jeddah and Jazan, as well as wholesale LPG […]
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) clarified on some messages and information claiming that it is possible to obtain the local “Maal” card through unlicensed individuals or entities. “We would like to emphasize that the “Maal” card has not yet been launched in the local market, and that the date of its issuance will […]
While many men are remembered as heroes of political struggles, women seldom get enough attention. Vesta Smith is a good example. She fought for South Africa’s liberation from white minority rule, called apartheid. Historian Maria Suriano has written a biography of this activist. With the 50th anniversary of the momentous 1976 Soweto youth uprising in […]
Muscat: The Consumer Protection Department in al Dakhiliyah Governorate seized 835 non-compliant commercial goods during intensive field inspections of retail outlets, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard consumers and ensure the safety of products circulating in local markets. Officials from the Consumer Protection Department carried out inspection and monitoring campaigns across markets and commercial […]
Artificial intelligence and automation have emerged as a major factor in tech workforce reductions in 2026. As of early April, 38,088 tech jobs have been cut worldwide due to AI-linked restructuring, accounting for nearly half of all global layoffs reported so far this year. Oracle stands at the centre of this trend, with all 25,254 of its layoffs in […]
Al Duqm, June 8 The Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZD) has secured RO 2.9 billion ($7.5 billion) in new investments across energy, industry, battery materials, chemicals, tourism and housing, marking one of the largest investment packages announced for the zone in recent years. The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) […]
MUSCAT: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO), acting on behalf of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Ministry of Finance, has announced the launch of the 77th issue of Government Development Bonds (GDBs), valued at RO 80 million, with the possibility of an increase of up to RO 20 million. The bonds […]
