Beijing: Researchers from the Polar Research Institute of China (PRIC) have identified and published six new genera and seven new species of Antarctic bacteria, as announced by China’s 41st Antarctic expedition team. According to Oman News Agency, these microorganisms represent a valuable resource for studying biological genetics and species diversity.
Muscat: Sixteen people were killed, dozens were missing, and thousands of residents were evacuated due to floods that hit the coastal city of Bahia Blanca in Argentina. Argentine authorities today said that sudden and violent floods caused by a storm that hit Argentina caused the death and missing of dozens.
Muscat: The euro today rose from a 2-1/2-week low against the US dollar and sterling also advanced with Europe taking the lead in a renewed push for peace in Ukraine. According to Oman News Agency, the US dollar index, which measures the currency against the euro, sterling, yen, Canadian dollar,
Muscat: Gold prices rose today, helped by a weaker dollar, amid concerns over the US tariff policy. Spot gold climbed 0.3% to $2,866.76 an ounce. US gold futures rose 1.1% to $2,880.50. The US dollar index fell 0.4% from a more than two-week high hit in the previous session, making
Muscat: The total issuance of Government Treasury Bills amounted to RO 46 million. The value of the allotted Treasury bills amounted to RO 4 million, for a maturity period of 28 days. The average accepted price reached RO 99.705 for every RO 100, and the minimum accepted price arrived at
Muscat: Oil prices rose 1 percent today as upbeat manufacturing data from China led to renewed optimism for fuel demand, although uncertainty about global economic growth from potential US tariffs loomed. Brent crude climbed 76 cents, or 1 percent, to $73.57 a barrel while US West Texas Intermediate crude was
Muscat: The Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) today held its first meeting for the year 2025, under the chairmanship of Sheikh Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, OPAZ Chairman. According to Oman News Agency, the meeting concluded with a decision
Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) general index (30) today gained 16 points, marking a rise of 0.36% to close at 4425.02 points, compared to the previous session, which stood at 4441.01 points. According to Oman News Agency, the trading value today was reported at RO 5,241,288, representing an increase of
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 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…
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…
