World Russia’s Lavrov to meet with GCC ministers in Riyadh on Wednesday RIYADH: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday where he will meet with foreign... Published 31 May, 2022 01:25pm
World Oman, Iran sign trade deals during president visit MUSCAT: Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Oman on Monday as the two countries signed a string of trade deals... Published 23 May, 2022 05:41pm
World Iran will ‘avenge’ killing of Guards colonel: president TEHRAN: Iran will avenge the killing of a Revolutionary Guards colonel who was shot dead in Tehran, President... Published 23 May, 2022 01:04pm
Markets Iran and Oman agree to jointly develop shared oilfield DUBAI: Iran and Oman have agreed to form a committee to jointly develop the Hengam oilfield, which straddles both... Published 23 May, 2022 11:29am
World Oman secures release of 14 foreigners held in Yemen MUSCAT: Oman facilitated the release of 14 foreigners, including a British national, who were held in Yemen and... Published 25 Apr, 2022 05:42am
Markets Kuwait raises May crude prices to Asia to record levels SINGAPORE: Kuwait has raised the official selling prices for two crude grades it sells to Asia in May to record... Published 11 Apr, 2022 10:34am
Markets Saudi Arabia may raise May crude prices to Asia to new record levels SINGAPORE: Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia is expected to raise crude prices to Asia in May to new highs, tracking... Updated 30 Mar, 2022 03:45pm
Business & Finance UAE, Australia plan to begin bilateral trade talks DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates plans to begin talks with Australia about a trade agreement, officials from the two... Published 17 Mar, 2022 01:42pm
Markets Saudi Arabia may raise April crude prices to Asia to all-time highs SINGAPORE: Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia may sharply hike prices of crude for Asia in April, trade sources said on... Published 02 Mar, 2022 12:22pm
World Little-known bullfighting tradition lives on in UAE village AL-QURAYYAH: Far from Dubai's gleaming skyscrapers and renowned camel races, a bullfight is under way in the emirate... Published 18 Feb, 2022 10:53am
Sports Cricket 'fairy tale': Philippines amateurs chase World Cup berth MANILA: The Philippines is better known for boxers than batsmen and its cricket team has not played for three years,... Published 14 Feb, 2022 10:54am
Markets Qatar raises March crude oil price differentials vs Dubai/Oman DUBAI: Qatar is set to raise in March the price differential of its crude grades relative to the average price of ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 04:22pm
Business & Finance Dishdasha crackdown as Omani men face fines for rogue robes MUSCAT: A wave of foreign imitations and alternative styles has prompted Oman to take tough action to preserve its... Published 06 Feb, 2022 10:46am
World US navy stops ship carrying 'explosive precursor' from Iran MANAMA: The US navy said Sunday it had stopped a ship carrying 40 tons of a fertiliser that can be used to make... Published 23 Jan, 2022 01:46pm
Markets Kuwait cuts Feb crude prices for Asia SINGAPORE: Kuwait cut the February official selling prices (OSPs) for two crude grades it sells to Asia from the... Published 11 Jan, 2022 11:18am
Markets Iran raises Jan crude prices to Asia SINGAPORE: Iran has set the official selling price (OSP) of its Iranian Light grade for its Asian buyers at $3.10... Published 13 Dec, 2021 11:22am
World Saudi prince visits UAE as new Khashoggi controversy swirls DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's de facto leader pressed on with a Gulf tour Wednesday after French police said they had... Published 08 Dec, 2021 04:04pm
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia, Oman sign deals worth $30bn RIYADH: Saudi Arabia signed deals with Oman valued at $30 billion, state media said Tuesday, as Crown Prince ... Published 08 Dec, 2021 06:22am
World Saudi Arabia, Oman sign deals worth $30bn RIYADH: Saudi Arabia signed deals with Oman valued at $30 billion, state media said Tuesday, as Crown Prince ... Published 07 Dec, 2021 05:49pm
World Saudi crown prince will start tour of Gulf region on Monday DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will start a tour of Gulf Arab states on ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 01:01pm
World Iranian helicopter came close to US warship: Pentagon WASHINGTON: An Iranian navy helicopter came close to a US Navy warship in the Gulf of Oman and circled it three ... Published 16 Nov, 2021 11:49am
Sports Seven venues confirmed for 2022 Twenty20 World Cup in Australia SYDNEY: Next year's Twenty20 World Cup will be held across seven venues in Australia, officials confirmed Tuesday,... Published 16 Nov, 2021 10:04am
Sports Bangladesh cricket to probe abject T20 World Cup showing DHAKA: Cricket authorities in Bangladesh are to investigate their team's underwhelming performances in the T20 World... Published 09 Nov, 2021 01:26pm
Sports Scotland restrict Oman to 122 in key T20 World Cup clash MUSCAT: Scotland restricted Oman to 122 all out to put themselves in pole position to reach the Super 12s at the T20... Updated 21 Oct, 2021 09:17pm
Markets Middle East Crude-Benchmarks hold steady; ESPO climbs on China demand SINGAPORE: Middle East crude benchmarks Oman and Dubai held steady on Tuesday, while ESPO premiums touched near... Published 19 Oct, 2021 04:34pm
Print Oman crush PNG as T20 World Cup gets underway MUSCAT: Oman handed Papua New Guinea a 10-wicket rout as the Twenty20 World Cup, which was shifted from India due to... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:51am
Sports Oman crush PNG as T20 World Cup gets underway MUSCAT: Oman handed Papua New Guinea a 10-wicket rout as the Twenty20 World Cup, which was shifted from India due to... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Sports Maqsood helps Oman thrash Papua New Guinea in T20 World Cup opener MUSCAT: Skipper Zeeshan Maqsood returned bowling figures of 4-20 to set up a 10-wicket win for hosts Oman in the... Published 17 Oct, 2021 06:23pm
Sports Four for Maqsood as Oman limit Papua New Guinea to 129-9 MUSCAT: Oman skipper Zeeshan Maqsood picked up 4-20 to help restrict debutants Papua New Guinea to 129 for nine in... Updated 17 Oct, 2021 05:56pm