MUSCAT: Oman’s trade surplus remained broadly stable at RO 1.54 billion in the first quarter of 2026, as a decline in exports was largely offset by lower imports, according to preliminary data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The surplus compared with RO 1.53 billion recorded during the same period of […]
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health (MoH) stressed the importance of adhering to preventive health protocols to reduce the risks of heat strain and sunstroke as temperatures continue to surge. Dr Shamsa bint Ahmed al Harthy, Head of the School and University Health Department at the Ministry of Health, said that those most vulnerable groups to […]
MUSCAT: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has unveiled a master plan for the Al Duqm waterfront that aims to transform the area into one of Oman’s largest tourism and mixed-use developments, as authorities seek to attract new investment and accelerate economic diversification. The plan was presented to developers, investors, […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 20 The University of Technology and Applied Sciences recently participated in the Employers Summit 2026, organised by Muscat University under the theme “Workforce Transformation in the Age of AI: Aligning Engineering, Business and Logistics Skills with Industry Expectations”. The university was represented by Dr Musab al Rawahi, Director of the ISESCO Chair for […]
MUSCAT: Oman’s salt industry is entering a new phase of industrial development, supported by investments exceeding $1 billion and a growing focus on value-added manufacturing that could transform one of the country’s oldest natural resources into a significant contributor to economic diversification. The Ministry of Energy and Minerals said the sector is moving beyond traditional […]
Andy Burnham has just won what might be the most consequential byelection in British political history. His win clears the way for him to enter parliament as a Labour MP and challenge Sir Keir Starmer to become prime minister of the United Kingdom. But this win isn’t just about filling a constituency vacancy with another […]
In the intricate biology of the human body, organs such as the breast, the colon and the lungs are lined with a defensive barrier known as the epithelium. At the heart of this barrier sits a remarkable protein called Mucin-1 (MUC1). In a healthy body, MUC1 is like a sentinel. It stands on the cell […]
The UK government has issued a denial after mounting speculation that 90% of Dartmoor hill ponies were to be culled. Speculation started over confusion around current grazing policy. So why have these animals been dragged into a political storm? Britain’s semi-wild pony herds should otherwise be a conservation success story. As concern grows over biodiversity […]
More than four million homes were built in the UK during the Victorian era. Victorian homes were constructed long before the complex computer models used today to design buildings were invented. Yet, these homes, built over 100 years ago, are cooler in summer than many built more recently. Here are some fundamental architectural reasons why […]
Australia’s match against the United States was always going to be the toughest of the Socceroos’ three fixtures in their World Cup group, and that proved to be the case. The US has backed up its emphatic opening win against Paraguay with a 2–0 victory that assures the host nation’s passage into the tournament’s knockout […]
