Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer has become one of the most talked about artworks of the year after selling for 236.4 million US dollars, making it the second most expensive painting ever sold at auction. The result has pushed the artist back into global conversation and shown just how powerful the demand still is […]
SalamAir signed a long-term Airbus FHS deal to improve A320 fleet maintenance, reliability, and efficiency/Image: SalamAir SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has taken a major step to enhance its operational reliability and maintenance efficiency by entering a long-term Flight Hour Services (FHS) agreement with Airbus. The deal is designed to optimize the performance of the airline’s […]
Oman launches AI-powered platform allowing global users to explore its history and send National Day greetings/Representative Image Oman has unveiled a groundbreaking digital platform, “Oman… The State and The Human,” coinciding with the country’s 55th National Day celebrations and the first official observance of November 20 as the nation’s formal National Day. The initiative combines […]
Earth’s magnetic field acts like a protective cocoon, shielding the planet from harmful charged particles racing in from the Sun and deep space. But over the South Atlantic, that shield has developed an unusually weak patch known as the South Atlantic Anomaly. Recent observations show that this anomaly is not only expanding but also shifting, […]
The Central Bank of Oman unveiled a new Omani Rial symbol, boosting global recognition and credibility/Image: X The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has unveiled an official symbol for the Omani Rial, a move that strengthens the currency’s identity and signals Oman’s growing stature in global finance. The symbol is designed to unify the representation […]
The Calling brings Valentine’s rock energy to Abu Dhabi / Image: File Abu Dhabi is set for a surge of early-2000s nostalgia as American rock band The Calling confirms its first-ever Middle East performance, scheduled for February 14, 2026. The concert will take place at 321 Sports, Hudayriyat Island, as part of the AccessPass Music […]
new video loaded: How Japan Is Tacking Its Bear Problem Bear attacks are at record levels in Japan, with more than a dozen people killed this year. Javier C. Hernández, our Tokyo bureau chief, looks at the causes and how Japan is responding. By Javier C. Hernández, Nailah Morgan, Kiuko Notoya, Karen Hanley and Daishi […]
The UAE made its first cross-border digital currency payment to China through the newly launched Jisr platform/Image: WAM The UAE has carried out its first-ever cross-border payment with China using central bank digital currencies, marking a major breakthrough in digital finance and setting the stage for deeper technological and economic cooperation. The transaction, executed through […]
Candace Owens drops explosive claim on Charlie Kirk assassination with shocking twist about Tyler Robinson fingerprints (Image via Getty) Candace Owens claims the story about the day Charlie Kirk was shot does not make sense to her. She shared her thoughts during Myron Gaines’ livestream, which was uploaded to YouTube on November 18, 2025. Owens […]
Tom Steyer, the billionaire environmental activist and one of the Democratic party’s biggest political donors, has announced his bid for California governor, joining a rapidly expanding field looking to replace the termed-out Gavin Newsom. Steyer, who previously ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, said he is entering the race to tackle what he […]
