Muscat: Gold prices rose today as the US dollar weakened, with investors awaiting the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision later this week. According to Oman News Agency, spot gold increased by 0.2% to $3,245.01 per ounce. US gold futures also rose by 0.3% to $3,252.00 per ounce. The US dollar
Muscat: Chinese researchers have developed smart “band-aids” for organs that are likely to make drug delivery more precise and efficient. A collaborative research team from Beihang University, Peking University, and other institutions has developed an electronic patch that acts as a band-aid for organs. According to Oman News Agency, the
Manila: The Philippines ordered thousands to evacuate and shut ports as Typhoon Toraji hit its northeast coast near Dilasag, officials reported today. Typhoon Toraji hit northeastern Aurora province in the Philippines today, around 220 kilometers from…
Muscat: A recent study published in Science revealed that the hepatic vagal afferent nerve (HVAN) plays a crucial role in regulating circadian eating patterns, offering potential insights for anti-obesity treatments.
According to Oman News Agency, th…
Baku: The UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has again signalled the highest alarm level in the face of the speed of climate change within a single generation, in presenting its report on global temperatures for 2024. The average global temp…
Muscat: The National Museum’s Board of Trustees today convened for its 12th meeting under the leadership of Salim Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the National Museum.
According to Oman…
Seoul: South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics today posted a 77.8% increase in profit for the third quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year (2023). The company’s operating profit surged by 277.4%, while quarterly sales rose by 17.4%.
Accor…
London: Climate change made the 10 deadliest extreme weather events over the past two decades worse, contributing to the deaths of more than 570,000 people, scientists have said.
According to Oman News Agency, climate scientists stated that these fin…
Muscat:Omani theatre artist Omair Anwar Al Balushi has shared his perspectives on the foundational and transformative impact of theatre. He emphasizes that theatre’s essence is in providing the audience with an elusive sensation through body and voice…
Muscat:The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth organized a national concert themed “Majestic Peace” at the Madinat Al Irfan Theatre. The event was held under the patronage of Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of Information, to highlight …
Sharjah:The Sultanate of Oman actively participated in the 13th Sharjah International Library Conference, which took place in the Emirate of Sharjah from November 7 to November 9, 2026. This event was held on the sidelines of the 45th Sharjah Internat…
Washington:The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center organized a special fashion show in Washington, celebrating traditional Omani attire. This event also honored the Sultanate of Oman’s strong cultural connections with the United States.
According to Oman …
Muscat:The Book of Olives by Omani writer Dr. Aziza Al Taie delves into the themes of Palestine as a land, its people, and the enduring memory of their struggles through a series of evocative texts. The book portrays the suffering under occupation whi…
