BEIJING: China’s Alibaba on Monday unveiled its largest and most capable AI model to date, sending its shares surging, while a research firm said DeepSeek’s latest product offers cut-throat pricing that is more than 100 times cheaper than Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5. The two developments highlight the rapid pace of advancement in artificial intelligence by […]
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, […]
Dhofar Municipality on Monday unveiled the details of the 2026 Khareef Dhofar Season, which will run from June 21 to September 21, featuring 125 cultural, artistic, sporting and entertainment events across multiple tourist destinations and wilayats of Dhofar Governorate. The announcement was made at a press conference chaired by Dr Ahmed bin Mohsin al Ghassani, […]
STAFF REPORTER MUSCAT, JUNE 14 Dr Anwaar bint Said al Maqbali, Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University, has conducted a pioneering research project exploring advanced methods in molecular synthesis with promising applications in future drug development. Her study, titled ‘Stereoselective Asymmetric Syntheses of Molecules with a 4,5-Dihydro-1H-[1,2,4]-Triazoline Core Possessing an Acetylated Carbohydrate Appendage: Crystal Structure, […]
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has revealed the brand identity of the national payment card, which will be called ‘Maal.’ Banks in the Sultanate of Oman are already working on the project, which, according to sources, will be launched in the coming months. Maal will be a step toward achieving local self-sufficiency and continuing […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 10 The Oman Centre for Commercial Arbitration (OCCA), affiliated with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), announced its new corporate identity on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Officials described the move as a strategic turning point in the Centre’s history, reflecting its future direction towards strengthening its position as a specialized institution […]
San Jose: Google on Tuesday unveiled smart glasses powered by its Gemini artificial intelligence software, stepping up competition with Meta in the emerging market for AI-enabled wearable devices. The Alphabet-owned company said at its annual Google I/O developer conference that two models featuring cameras and speakers would go on sale later this year. The glasses […]
