Maggie O’Farrell’s tenth novel Land is a sprawling family saga. It traverses the landmarks of 19th century Irish history, including the Great Famine – with its corollary, incarceration in the workhouse – and the mapping of Ireland via the Ordnance Survey. The story is inspired by O’Farrell’s discovery that her great-great-grandfather worked on the survey. […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 13 Participants in the handicraft training programme in traditional Omani ship models in Al Sharqiyah South Governorate are preparing to enter the final stage of their nine-month training. Titled ‘Al Wustad’, it is being implemented through a partnership between the Ministry of Labour and the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), represented by […]
Allergies are miserable. Your eyes water, your sinuses hurt, and your nose somehow turns into both a leaky faucet and a clogged drain. The culprit? Depending on the season, it’s the trees, grass or weeds releasing pollen into the wind. Your first allergy attack can seem to come out of nowhere. But in many cases, […]
MUSCAT: Oman is advancing a broad set of initiatives aimed at raising oil and gas production efficiency while expanding the use of renewable energy and cutting carbon emissions across the sector. The Ministry of Energy and Minerals said its efforts are aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and the national target to achieve net zero by […]
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has introduced the System of Partial Payment of Cheques, effective from December 15, 2025, in line with new regulatory instructions aimed at enhancing flexibility and efficiency in cheque settlements. Under the new system, cheque beneficiaries will be allowed to receive available funds from a customer’s bank account even […]
Bona Sforza was one of the most remarkable women of Renaissance Europe. Born into one of Italy’s leading ruling families and connected to figures such as Lucrezia Borgia through the tangled politics of Italian dynasties, she became queen consort of Poland and grand duchess of Lithuania. More than a royal bride, she brought to Poland […]
As temperatures soar during the summer months, many motorists instinctively fill their vehicle’s fuel tank to maximum capacity, believing it saves time and reduces trips to the petrol station. However, automotive experts in Germany are warning drivers against topping off tanks during extreme heat, saying the practice can pose risks to both vehicles and the […]
This is the kind of flattery AI is known for — I’m not even in my run club’s fast group. Still, watching Claude scan the GPS files I had logged to the fitness app Strava and identify the highlights — a marathon personal best, a rugged ultradistance trail run — felt nice. The reality check […]
Muscat: The Future Oman Fund has signed agreements for 105 projects and investments worth more than RO583 million, strengthening Oman’s drive to attract foreign capital, expand strategic industries and create jobs as the country accelerates economic diversification. The projects cover renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, tourism, innovation and medical technology, according to an announcement made […]
TOKYO: The dollar held gains against major peers on Thursday as markets positioned for key central bank decisions in Britain, Europe and Japan. Sterling remained under pressure after an unexpected drop in UK inflation strengthened the case for a rate cut by the Bank of England. The yen pared losses from the previous session as […]
