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Twelve Militants Killed in Two Security Operations in Pakistan
August 2, 2026
Muscat: The Pakistani military has announced the killing of 12 militants in two separate security operations conducted in the Waziristan region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and the Nushki area of Balochistan province.
According to Oman News Agenc…
Trump Halts New Strikes on Iran
August 2, 2026
Muscat: U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed the launch of new military strikes against Iran, in hopes of reaching a swift agreement. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that Iran and “other countries in the Middle East” had requ…
Oman Condemns UAV Attacks on Saudi Arabia
July 27, 2026
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has strongly condemned and denounced the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), according to a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry today.
According to Oman News Agency, O…
Foreign Minister Engages in Strategic Dialogue for Strait of Hormuz Security and Trade
July 27, 2026
Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister, held a series of telephone conversations with several regional counterparts to discuss the latest developments and ongoing efforts to ease tensions.
According to Oman News Agency, the ca…
Total GCC Bottled Water Market Reaches USD 7.55 Billion
August 5, 2026
MSX 30 Index Rises Despite Drop in Trading Value
August 5, 2026
Japan’s Nikkei Rises 3.66% Amid AI Share Surge
August 5, 2026
Samsung Unveils 1st zHBM Concept
August 5, 2026
Muscat: Samsung Electronics Co. said today that it unveiled the industry’s first concept models of zHBM, a next-generation memory architecture expected to deliver approximately eight
Russia Deploys New Batch of Rassvet Satellites for Communications and Internet Services
July 20, 2026
Muscat: Russian space company Bureau 1440 has launched the second batch of upgraded Rassvet satellites to provide communications and internet services to Earth, the company
China Leads Global Humanoid Robot Race with over 400 Systems Developed
July 20, 2026
Muscat: China has developed more than 400 humanoid robot systems, accounting for more than half of all such systems developed worldwide in the first half
Google Makes Gemini Spark Smart Assistant Available for Mac Users
July 2, 2026
Google: Google has announced that Gemini Spark, its AI agent, is now available to Mac users. The move will enhance its competition with other desktop
Microplastics Found to Penetrate Brain and Impact Neuronal Growth, Researchers Reveal
June 9, 2026
Helsinki: Microplastic particles are not only capable of spreading throughout the body but can also reach the brain, according to a report by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland. Global plastic production rises annually, and over time a s…
Microplastics Found to Penetrate Brain and Impact Neuronal Growth, Researchers Reveal
June 9, 2026
Helsinki: Microplastic particles are not only capable of spreading throughout the body but can also reach the brain, according to a report by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland. Global plastic production rises annually, and over time a s…
WHO Says Hantavirus Risk to Public Remains Low Despite Cruise Ship Outbreak
May 4, 2026
Riyadh: The World Health Organization (WHO) said today that the risk posed by hantavirus to the general public remains low, after three people died and three others were infected in a suspected outbreak of the rodent-borne virus aboard a cruise ship o…
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Deteriorating Bone Health
March 17, 2026
Muscat: A recent scientific study has issued a stark warning that excessive consumption of ultra-processed foods not only elevates the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity but also extends its detrimental reach to compromise bone health. The s…
Oman Hosts Regional Workshop on Use of ISPAR Tool for Policymakers
July 6, 2025
Muscat: A regional workshop titled ‘Use of the Indicator Simulation Tool for Policymakers in the Arab Region (ISPAR)’ officially commenced today in Muscat. The five-day event, running until 10 July, is organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and hosted by the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the National Competitiveness Office. According to Oman News Agency, the workshop is part of a joint effort to strengthen institutional capacities across Arab countries by utilizing advanced tools that support evidence-based public policymaking. This Omani-hosted initiative aims to develop a comprehensive simulation platform incorporating a set of