Cultural heritage is often treated as an unfortunate casualty of war. In reality, the destruction of significant historic sites is often a deliberate and calculated part of broader efforts to claim power and territory. Recent attacks on cultural heritage in southern Lebanon show us why protecting historic monuments is important, and inseparable from protecting the […]
Muscat, Oman — The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), joins countries around the world in marking World Accreditation Day, observed annually on 9 June. This year’s theme, ‘Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises,’ sheds light on the role of accreditation in supporting quality, enhancing confidence, enabling […]
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman joins the world to mark the World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on June 14 each year, in recognition of the vital contributions of blood donors in saving lives and improving the quality of healthcare and to emphasise the importance of establishing a culture of voluntary and regular blood donation. Dr […]
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 […]
