For football fans, the FIFA World Cup is so much more than sport. Every four years, it presents a unifying moment – bringing people together across the divides of language, culture and geography in a shared passion for the game. For hosting nations, the World Cup is often a soft power supercharger. Watched by billions […]
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued a Royal Order appointing the members of the Board of Directors of the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFCO), a pivotal step in the Centre’s establishment that reflects His Majesty’s commitment to enhancing the Sultanate of Oman’s position on the global financial map. The Board shall […]
Musk is seeking to force his rivals in artificial intelligence (AI) development to revert to a non-profit foundation. Greg Brockman, co-founder and president of OpenAI, will face questioning from Musk’s lawyers on Monday in the Oakland courthouse. OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman, who in 10 years has gone from being Musk’s protege to a […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 9 The training workshop entitled “Enhancing the Export Performance of Omani Institutions” was launched today, organised by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), represented by “Oman Exports”, in cooperation with the International Trade Centre (ITC). The workshop is attended by 30 participants from more than 25 Omani exporting companies. It […]
MUSCAT, JAN 5 Oman’s 2026 State General Budget may be judged less by its headline deficit and more by whether it can convert improving investor confidence into steady non-oil growth, as indicators tracked by leading brokerage firm United Securities show stronger banking activity, a sharp recovery in the Muscat Stock Exchange and rising foreign direct […]
Have you ever wondered why savoury foods like chips, nachos and salted nuts go so well with a beer or glass of wine? And why sometimes you feel an insatiable appetite for junk food while drinking? Our new study examined the diets and alcohol intake of Australians to find out why. Alcohol is packed with […]
Muscat: The One Team Initiative for Government continues to represent a key national effort to strengthen a culture of collaboration, shared responsibility and impact-driven public service across the State’s Administrative Apparatus. Launched by the Royal Academy of Management with the Royal blessing of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the initiative seeks to foster a […]
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is set to end a lawsuit by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over his share purchases during his takeover of Twitter with a payment of $1.5million. Musk and the SEC agreed on the amount in a settlement disclosed on Monday that will be submitted to the assigned judge for […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 9 Trufud Oman, an Omani private-sector company focused on sustainable agriculture, food security and climate-positive investments, has unveiled an ambitious large-scale agricultural and environmental project in Hanfit, Thamrait, aimed at demonstrating how commercial farming can simultaneously support food production, environmental restoration and carbon management. Spanning approximately 10.5 million square metres (1,050 hectares), the […]
NEW YORK/HOUSTON: The US involvement in Venezuela’s oil sector offers a potential opportunity for international banks, with JPMorgan Chase in an advantageous spot due to its history in the country and past involvement with international trade financing. A clutch of banks including JPMorgan and Citigroup have historically operated in the country, but reduced operations or […]
