Muscat – The Sultanate of Oman is advancing trade facilitation and logistics efficiency through the National Logistics Strategy 2040, focusing on streamlined customs procedures, digital trade, and strategic port development. Oman’s key seaports — Sohar, Duqm, and Salalah — play a central role in linking the country to regional and global markets. Ongoing infrastructure upgrades…
New Delhi – His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today during the second session of the Arab-Indian Cooperation Forum in New Delhi. During the meeting, Sayyid Badr conveyed greetings from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, wishing continued growth…
England’s Justin Rose carded a seven-under-par 65 on Friday to extend his lead to four shots at the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego. The 45-year-old sits on 17 under after breaking his own 36-hole tournament record. Rose, runner-up at the 2025 Masters, dominated the South Course with an eagle, six birdies, and a single…
Pierre Poilievre has been re-elected as leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, winning 87.4% of votes in a leadership review held on Friday in Calgary. The vote, conducted among party delegates rather than the wider membership, followed recent electoral defeats for the party and Poilievre’s own loss in last year’s federal election. In his speech to…
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Minneapolis and other major US cities on 30 January as part of nationwide demonstrations against federal immigration enforcement. The protests follow the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were fatally shot by federal agents, sparking public outrage and calls for accountability. The demonstrations, part of…
Israel is facing a renewed debate over the death penalty following the Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023, the deadliest day in the country’s history. Lawmakers are pushing a controversial bill that would allow capital punishment for Palestinians convicted of fatal terrorist acts, reigniting tensions over ethics, legality, and human rights. The proposal has divided…
Muscat – A construction accident at the Muttrah Cable Car project claimed the lives of two workers and left several others injured, authorities confirmed. Sabeen Investment Company expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences to the families of the victims. The incident occurred during structural installation work at the Muttrah site. The deceased were identified as…
JAKARTA — The Indonesia landslide death toll has climbed to 38 as authorities continue to search for 27 people still missing after a devastating landslide struck the village of Pasirlangu in West Bandung, Java. Heavy rains triggered the disaster, sending torrents of debris through the mountain village, destroying more than 50 homes and displacing over…
MADRID — Spain is set to resume full service within 10 days on the high-speed railway line affected by the deadly Madrid-Seville train collision, which killed 45 people on January 18 in Andalusia. The disaster partially shut the line connecting Madrid and Seville as investigators cleared wreckage and collected evidence. Transport Minister Oscar Puente confirmed…
BAHA — The Baha winter camps are gaining popularity as a key attraction during the winter season, drawing families and visitors to open areas, public parks, and rural farms across the region. Set against Baha’s mild climate and mountainous landscape, the camps feature traditional tents decorated with authentic patterns and colors, reflecting the region’s cultural…
