Royal Hospital conducts over 14,000 surgeries, adopts robotics and remote surgery technologies in 2025
The Royal Hospital in Muscat, Oman, has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of the nation’s healthcare system, consistently pushing boundaries in medical innovation and patient care. Recent operational figures…
Shift in EU-US relations is ‘structural, not temporary’, Kallas warns
European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas has emphasized a need for increased European defense capabilities, stating the changes in the transatlantic relationship with the United States are “structural, not temporary.”…
Innovation takes centre stage as Shell Eco-marathon Qatar concludes
The second annual Shell Eco-marathon Qatar concluded at the Lusail International Circuit, showcasing innovative, energy-efficient vehicles designed and built by student teams. The event, held in Doha, Qatar, drew participants…
Water distribution networks project in Al Khabourah reaches 31% completion
Oman is actively investing in crucial infrastructure projects to secure its water future, and the latest developments in Al Khabourah are a prime example. Nama Water Services is spearheading efforts…
First 1,000 days shape lifelong obesity risk, explains Qatar Foundation experts
Doha, Qatar – As obesity rates continue to rise globally, researchers are increasingly recognizing it not as a simple matter of calorie imbalance, but as a complex disease influenced by…
‘Animals in a zoo’: Players back Gauff call for more privacy
Melbourne, Australia – Concerns over player privacy at the Australian Open reached a fever pitch Wednesday after Coco Gauff publicly expressed frustration with the constant presence of cameras, even in…
Agreements worth OMR230mn signed to develop downstream industries in Sohar and Salalah
Oman is poised for significant industrial growth with the recent signing of two landmark agreements by OQ Group, totaling over OMR230 million. These strategic partnerships with global leaders M.A.K. and…
Five detained for ‘storing, modifying and marketing expired goods’
A serious food safety breach has come to light in Bahrain, with prosecutors detaining five suspects accused of manipulating expiry dates on food products and offering them for sale. This…
HMC’s Heart Hospital becomes world’s first to receive Planetree certification
Doha, Qatar – Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Heart Hospital (HH) has achieved a global milestone, becoming the first specialist cardiology hospital in the world to earn Planetree Certification for Excellence…
QBWF gears up to host Katara Boxing Championship
Doha, Qatar – The Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation (QBWF) is preparing to host the eighth annual Katara Boxing Championship, beginning tomorrow at the Katara Cultural Village. The three-day event…