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 index fell by 0.1% against a basket of rival currencies, boosting the appeal of gold for holders of other currencies. As for other precious metals, spot silver rose by 0.1% to $32.02 per ounce, while platinum fell by 0.5% to $954.88, and palladium slipped by 0.2% to $951.36.

Muscat: The dollar index dipped 0.2 percent to 99.717. China’s yuan duly hit its highest in almost six months at 7.1980 per dollar. The euro edged up 0.3 percent to $1.1333. The dollar eased 0.4 percent to 144.21 yen, and away from Friday’s top around 145.91. The Aussie edged up to $0.6466, having hit a five-month high. According to Oman News Agency, the recent fluctuations in the currency market come amid a backdrop of economic developments across Asia which have strengthened regional currencies. The yuan’s ascent is notable, marking a significant shift in its valuation against the dollar in recent

Muscat: As the Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) draws the curtain on its extraordinary 2024-2025 season, the month of May promises an unmissable celebration of musical diversity, artistic mastery, and unforgettable experiences. According to Oman News Agency, world-renowned conductor Plácido Domingo returns to ROHM to lead Verdi’s iconic opera La Traviata on May 1 and 3. This stunning production by director Marta Domingo features Juliana Grigoryan singing Violetta and Yusif Eyvasov singing Alfredo. In addition, pre-performance talks will be offered exclusively to ticket holders, providing a deeper look into the music, themes, and vision behind this operatic masterpiece. Over the

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 team integrated flexible electronics and micro-nano processing technologies to create the ultra-thin patch, which is as thin as a regular sheet of printed paper and can be attached directly to the surface of an organ. The patch’s unique structure enables its wireless power supply. It can safely perforate cell membranes

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…