AL ASHKHARAH: Al Ashkharah festival 2026 continues to reinforce its position as one of Oman’s leading summer tourism events, attracting more than 14,000 visitors during its first week and highlighting the growing appeal of Al Ashkharah as a preferred seasonal destination. The event has become an important platform for promoting domestic tourism, stimulating local economic […]
MUSCAT: Employers across Oman will face new payroll and leave-management requirements from Sunday, July 19, when the insurance branch covering sick and other leave begins operating under the Social Protection Law. The scheme introduces a contribution equal to 1 per cent of each covered worker’s contribution wage, paid entirely by the employer. Employees will not […]
The first round of the World Cup is over and despite this usually being the most sedate bit of the tournament, there have been some surprisingly gripping matches. I have been told that New Zealand and Iran’s 2-2 draw was unexpectedly thrilling. There has also been a lot of lovely talk in my various group […]
Muscat: The Environment Authority presented the Oman Climate Week agenda at the Ambassadors’ Gathering on Monday morning at the Intercity Hotel. The President of the Environment Authority, Dr Abdullah al Amry, in his speech urged the ambassadors to invite their respective ministers and researchers for the annual event that is to take place from September […]
MUSCAT: The financial sector continued to underpin trading on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX), with the sector index extending its gains for a third consecutive week as investors increased positions in banking, insurance and investment stocks. The financial sector index rose by 98 points last week, building on gains of nearly 300 points recorded over […]
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 […]
