For several years now, the radicalization of young people has been making headlines. This phenomenon can be linked to the far-right movement, as we saw on May 30 in Shawinigan during a demonstration calling for a “White Québec,” or revolve around other forms of radicalism, including Islamist movements. Whenever a young person is involved in […]
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman joins the world to mark the World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on June 14 each year, in recognition of the vital contributions of blood donors in saving lives and improving the quality of healthcare and to emphasise the importance of establishing a culture of voluntary and regular blood donation. Dr […]
Your cholesterol levels can affect your risk of heart disease and stroke. And the longer you have high cholesterol, the greater your risk. That’s why leading medical groups recommend getting your cholesterol checked regularly and working to lower your levels even when they’re only slightly elevated, in some cases. Last month, the American College of […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 13 Chinese investors unveiled ambitious plans to establish a major solar manufacturing complex and a regional cybersecurity hub in Oman, underscoring growing international confidence in the Sultanate of Oman’s industrial, digital and clean-energy ambitions under Oman Vision 2040. The announcements were made during the Oman Future Fund (FFO) investment showcase on Tuesday, where […]
MUSCAT, Oct 24 Oman has restored investment-grade status and cut public debt sharply while building a pipeline of green-hydrogen projects, Central Bank of Oman Governor Ahmed bin Jaafar al Musalmi told the inaugural Oman Investment Forum in the United Kingdom this week. He said steady reform and a stable monetary framework were underpinning growth and […]
A horrific knife attack in Belfast has exacerbated tensions which have spilled over into widespread disorder. Much of the violence has targeted migrants and ethnic minorities. Hadi Alodid, 30, a Sudanese refugee who entered the UK in 2023 via Ireland, has been charged with attempted murder. Politicians of all stripes have used the attack to […]
LONDON: The Royal Army of Oman’s stick marching team has concluded its participation in the international military stick marching competition held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom, delivering a distinguished performance that reflected high levels of military discipline, precision, and professionalism. The competition featured military teams from several countries around the […]
Your cholesterol levels can affect your risk of heart disease and stroke. And the longer you have high cholesterol, the greater your risk. That’s why leading medical groups recommend getting your cholesterol checked regularly, and working to lower your levels even when they’re only slightly elevated, in some cases. Last month, the American College of […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 13 US-based technology and energy consulting firm Nexant has been commissioned by the Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO) to undertake a pre-feasibility study assessing the technical and economic viability of expanding the capacity of its ammonia–urea production complex in the eastern part of the Sultanate. The announcement was disclosed in OMIFCO’s newly published […]
Muscat: Major banks in the Sultanate of Oman have indicated that they will be launching the Maal debit and credit cards. This Central Bank of Oman-initiated local card, to be launched in cooperation with six local banks, aims to strengthen the national payments system and the independence of the financial infrastructure. Bank Muscat, Sohar International, […]
