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Foreign Minister and His Iranian Counterpart Affirm Commitment to Strengthening Ties, Maritime Security in Hormuz
June 16, 2026
Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister and Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran held a telephone conversation today during which they reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation…
Foreign Minister and Filipino Counterpart Commit to Strengthening Bilateral Relations
June 16, 2026
Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and Maria Theresa Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, engaged in a telephone conversation today, during which they reaffirmed their shared commitment to a…
UN Says Over 1,000 Civilians Killed by Drone Strikes in Sudan in First Five Months of 2026
June 15, 2026
Geneva: At least 1,000 civilians have been killed by drone strikes in Sudan during the first five months of 2026, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said today, warning of a sharp escalation in the use of unmanned aerial warfare.
According to…
UN Says Over 1,000 Civilians Killed by Drone Strikes in Sudan in First Five Months of 2026
June 15, 2026
Geneva: At least 1,000 civilians have been killed by drone strikes in Sudan during the first five months of 2026, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said today, warning of a sharp escalation in the use of unmanned aerial warfare.
According to…
MSX “30” Index Rises by 15 Points
June 16, 2026
Oman and Sri Lanka Discuss Economic Zone Collaboration
June 16, 2026
SpaceX Successfully Deploys 24 Starlink Satellites to Enhance Global Internet Coverage
June 4, 2026
California: The American company “SpaceX” launched 24 “Starlink” satellites into space as part of its ongoing efforts to expand satellite internet coverage around the world.
According to Oman News Agency, the “Falcon 9” rocket lifted off from the sp…
Accreditation for Bachelor, Master of Science in Nursing Programs at SQU Renewed
May 19, 2026
Muscat: The College of Nursing at Sultan Qaboos University has announced the renewal of accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs for the period spanning from Fall 2025 to Fall 2033. This renewal re…
Are nicotine replacement products a better option than continuing to smoke?
August 6, 2024
Together – Many countries around the world have recorded significant reductions in the number of smokers. In Finland, the percentage of smokers has been on a downward trend, with only 11% of adults between the ages of 20 and 64 still smoking daily, wi…
Are nicotine replacement products a better option than continuing to smoke?
August 6, 2024
Together – Many countries around the world have recorded significant reductions in the number of smokers. In Finland, the percentage of smokers has been on a downward trend, with only 11% of adults between the ages of 20 and 64 still smoking daily, wi…
Dr. Carl Fagerstrom writes: “No smoking… less harmful”
August 6, 2024
Together – The Swedish experience in using alternative nicotine products to combat the dangers of traditional smoking revealed a strange paradox. Although the Swedes consume nicotine at the same rates as the rest of the European countries, the Swedes …
Labour Ministry, Omantel Sign Agreement to Train 86 Graduates on Future Technologies
August 6, 2024
The Ministry of Labour and Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) today signed a cooperation agreement to train 86 graduates in areas related to future technologies.
The step stems from the “National Skills Development Programme” being implemented…
Gold Prices Rise on US Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations
August 6, 2024
Gold prices edged higher today after comments from Federal Reserve officials reinforced expectations of bigger US interest rate cuts later this year (2024).
Spot gold was up 0.1% to $2,408.77 per ounce, while US gold futures rose 0.2% to $2,449.50.
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