The general assembly of the Oman Table Tennis Association (OTTA) today elected Abdullah Mohammed Bamkhalif as Chairman of the OTTA Board for the period 2024/2028 by acclamation.
The election was held with the participation of 7 member-clubs that have…
A new study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated brain aging in teenagers.
The research, led by Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl from the University of Washington, found that girls’ brains aged an…
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn space mission launched successfully today, with the four astronauts on board embarking on a journey that will take them up to 1,400 kilometres away from Earth.
SpaceX said “the crew will endeavor to reach the highest Earth orbit…
A new study suggests that an epilepsy drug could help alleviate symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea, a common condition affecting about 5% of people.
Presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Vienna, the research indicates that the d…
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have discovered a new firmoss species in southwest China, an extract of which has been proved to be effective in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
The new species, which is later named Huperz…
Landslides and widespread flooding triggered by typhoon Yagi have killed at least 87 people in Vietnam and left 64 others missing, local authorities said today as recovery and relief efforts continue.
Typhoon Yagi – the strongest to strike northern V…
Manama, Bahrain Bourse received the ‘Best Strategic Partnerships in Capital Markets – Bahrain 2024’ Award from International Finance Magazine.
This recognition underscores Bahrain Bourse’s unwavering commitment to fostering strong and collaborative …
Seoul, South Korea launched the third round of talks for a comprehensive economic partnership with Mongolia on Tuesday that focuses on stronger cooperation on trade and supply chains, Seoul’s industry ministry said.
The third official round of negot…
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: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…
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…
