Muscat: A new study published in JAMA Neurology has uncovered a strong link between frailty and the risk of dementia in older adults. Researchers found that frailty levels, marked by physical vulnerability and cumulative health deficits, tended to inc…
BAKU: Almost half of warm-water reef-building coral species are at risk of extinction, conservationists have warned after a global assessment released at the UN climate conference in Baku. The conservation status for all 892 species was analysed for t…
muscat: The Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science today unveiled the names of winners of the 11th edition of the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature. This year’s prize was made exclusive to Omanis only.
According to Oma…
Muscat: Oil prices saw a slight increase today, buoyed by indicators of tight near-term supply, even as they hovered near their two-week low following OPEC’s recent downgrade of its global oil demand growth forecast for 2024 and 2025. Brent futures ex…
Oman: Oman oil price (January delivery 2025) today reached 71.17 US Dollars, comprising a rise by 12 cents compared to the price of yesterday ‘Tuesday’ which stood at 71.05 US Dollars.
According to Oman News Agency, the average price of Oman oil (No…
Muscat: Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi, Secretary General at the Ministry of Defence, today welcomed Lt. Gen Carmine Masiello, Chief of Staff of the Italian Army, at his office in Al Murtafa’a Garrison. The meeting aimed at reinforcing the military ties…
Gold: Gold prices edged up today as investors sought bargains after steep declines in the previous session, while the spotlight shifted to US inflation data, which could shed more light on the Federal Reserve’s path for monetary policy. Spot gold firm…
BAKU: The Sultanate of Oman’s pavilion was inaugurated at the 29th Climate Summit held in Baku, Azerbaijan, with the attendance of international negotiators. Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, the Minister of Energy and Minerals and the chief guest of the…
Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman participated in a preparatory meeting of Undersecretaries of Ministries of Culture from GCC states. This meeting, conducted via video conference, served as groundwork for the upcoming 30th meeting of GCC Ministers of Cultu…
El Eulma:Algeria The Sultanate of Oman is showcasing its cinematic talent at the Algeria International Contemporary Cinema Days with its short film “Beta Carotene.” Directed by Mohammed Al Daroushi, the film is part of the inaugural events taking plac…
Muscat:The Otology and Ear Surgery team at the University Medical City has successfully completed the first middle ear hearing implant surgery in the Sultanate of Oman. This two-hour operation has restored hearing for a female patient who had been suf…
Muscat:Cultural relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the People’s Republic of China trace back to a rich history of civilizational contact, characterized by commercial exchange and people-to-people interactions. Ancient maritime trade routes fa…
Muscat:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik departed this morning for the People’s Republic of China on a two-day state visit. The visit comes in response to an invitation from President Xi Jinping of China.
According to Oman News Agency, His Majest…
