Saleh Abu Al Shamat celebrates after scoring Saudi Arabia's equaliser in their World Cup qualifier against Indonesia. Getty Images

Saudi Arabia move step closer to World Cup 2026 with win over Indonesia

Saudi Arabia endure nervous start and end at King Abdullah Sports Citybefore prevailing 3-2

Football

From Real Madrid to Muscat: Carlos Queiroz tipped to guide Oman to World Cup

Football

Crossing the Gulf by train to be 'as easy as taking a plane'

Gulf

Oman bans bottled water imports from Iran after two die from contaminated batch

Gulf

Inside Al Mirani Fort, Muscat’s ancient defender, as it reopens to tourists

Travel

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Sultan of Oman in Salalah

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed and Oman's Sultan Haitham offer Gaza support in call

UAE
Spain’s National Ballet will bring stage show Estampas Flamencas to Royal Opera House Muscat. Photo: ROHM

Sindbad and Diana Haddad: The new Royal Opera House Muscat season

Highlights include operas Tosca and Don Pasquale, plus family shows from The Lion King in Concert to Cinderella on Ice

Music & On-stage

Iraqi PM pitches his country as 'oasis of stability' on visit to Oman

MENA

Oman launches golden visa: How Gulf countries are tempting investors

Business

Oman to launch golden visa scheme for investors

Economy

Scientists shed light on Gulf boom-time based on dates rather than oil

UAE

Oman struck by minor earthquake in Madha region

UAE

Omani designer's hyper-realistic video game set in 1900s Gulf

Culture
A study has revealed how three rural settlements grew in size and prosperity as demand for dates from Sohar's port and hinterland soared. The National

Scientists shed light on Gulf boom-time based on dates rather than oil

Study finds three villages near Al Ain thrived during 18th and 19th centuries

UAE

Oman struck by minor earthquake in Madha region

UAE

Omani designer's hyper-realistic video game set in 1900s Gulf

Culture

Lower oil prices see Oman's Q2 budget deficit hit $673 million

Economy

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