News
Bahla highlights rural women's role in agriculture and food security
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (230+ words) BAHLA: The Wilayat of Bahla hosted an Open Day to mark the International Year of Women Farmers 2026, highlighting the contributions of rural women to agriculture, animal production, and sustainable food development. The event was organised by the Department of Agricultural…...
Aguirre bids farewell with pride, backs Marquez to lead Mexico forward
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (368+ words) Javier Aguirre backed Rafa Marquez to lead Mexico into the future after the co-hosts' World Cup run ended with a 3-2 defeat by England on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on Aguirre's third spell in charge. Aguirre, who had already made…...
Marsch proud despite Canada's WC exit
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (489+ words) "I'm very proud to be the Canadian national team coach, and as proud as I am, I'm "even more proud of the way our boys played today," Marsch told reporters. Davies missed the match after suffering a hamstring setback, having…...
Mwasalat to stop cash payments on city services
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (108+ words) Oman Observer Muscat: The public transport operator, Mwasalat, will no longer accept cash payments from August 1, 2026, in Muscat and Salalah city services, as part of the efforts to promote a faster and easier travel experience and promote digital payments. Ticket…...
Oman marks strong presence at Saba Saba in Tanzania
1+ week, 2+ day ago (303+ words) Oman Observer DAR ES SALAAM: The Sultanate of Oman is marking a strong presence at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair "Saba Saba 2026" in the United Republic of Tanzania, attracting a notable turnout at its national pavilion The pavilion…...
Standing at crossroads in society
1+ week, 3+ day ago (673+ words) Banning social media for teenagers is unlikely to have a significant impact. Technology is created by people, and it operates according to their intentions. Attempting to impose age restrictions overlooks the fundamental issue: the core architecture of social platforms. An…...
Canada reach last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa
1+ week, 5+ day ago (629+ words) Los Angeles: Andrew MARSZAL Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16 for the first time in…...
Deep-rooted strategic partnership and promising horizons for cooperation
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1631+ words) His Majesty's forthcoming official visit to the French Republic on Sunday affirms the strength of the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, which have witnessed continuous development since the establishment of diplomatic ties over five decades ago. Omani-French relations,…...
As climate shifts, malaria gains ground in southern Africa
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (745+ words) In a remote South African village, Paulina Mhlongo sits in the yard as health workers in green protective gear move briskly through her home, soaking the walls with anti-mosquito insecticide. Her teenage grandson fell critically ill last year from malaria,…...