The Sultanate of Oman celebrates its 47th Renaissance Day on July 23, 2017.
During the blessed Renaissance, the Shura march witnessed successive developments
Several development works have been initiated by the civic body
The sultanate has for years been actively promoting its culture and heritage
Omani citizen Nasr al Jadhami’s efforts to provide relief to Yemen underscores that philosophy.
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the Supreme Commander, has issued a Royal Pardon to a number of prisoners convicted in different cases, according to a statement by the ROP.
The collection includes 70 lunar and 17 Martian meteorites
It plans to open cancer care centre in two years’ time
Football: Coutinho stunner gives Liverpool Hong Kong win
A moment of Philippe Coutinho magic lifted Liverpool to a 2-1 preseason victory over Leicester City in the final of the Premier League Asia Trophy on Saturday.
Cycling: Froome on brink of fourth Tour de France crown
Chris Froome all but secured a fourth Tour de France title by finishing third in Saturday's 20th stage time-trial in Marseille as Maciej Bodnar took the stage victory.
Golf: Home favourite Fleetwood relieved to make Open cut
Local lad Tommy Fleetwood was delighted as he battled through the nasty weather at Royal Birkdale on Friday to make the cut at the British Open for the first time.
Successful year for silver screen; a legend passes away
Oman emerging as a popular destination for shooting of foreign films
Suffering from mall fatigue
The story of abandoning my only source of cardio - but don’t worry, I’m still shopping!
Sohar Airport emerges third hub for international airlines operating in Oman
The airport will now also serve as local alternative destination for any emergency situations at Muscat International Airport.
Central Bank of Oman Annual Report unveiled
The Annual Report of the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) for 2016 was released on July 16.
Eight Omani high-achieving women make it to 2017 Forbes' lists
Eight Omani high achievers have been featured in two separate lists released by the well-known business magazine, Forbes.
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Hail King Roger VIII
Hail King Roger VIII for achieving immortality…and though I am not the “I told you so” sort, please don’t tell me that I didn’t tell you! Our local oracle Atticus had predicted this, and in case you are a member of the doubting ilk, then do read last fortnight’s TT. Roger Federer is now officially anointed as King Roger the Eighth after having joined the ranks of the Gods of tennis, and having become the GOAT (Greatest Of All Times). But I kid you not - the goat is actually a tiger on court, having the same grace, determination, grit and killer instinct as that magnificent creature of the jungles; quite unlike the other Tiger meandering in the woods, who seems to have lost the bite after having become a cheetah!