The uninspiring tales of struggle by artists in Oman

Astronomical amounts of money —as much as $300 million for a single painting — have been paid for works of art around the world, but the art market in the Sultanate presents uninspiring tales of struggle...

Oman Sports: Clash of Spartans

Spartans don’t give up, the man trying to catch his breath is told by a tough guy. Alvin Thomas gets curious with the people lying face flat on the Azaiba beach. It’s like the set of a sci-fi movie:...

Oman Motoring: 2017 Cadillac Escalade Review

Stepping into the Escalade is quite an event, says Alvin Thomas, after stepping out of the all-new model impressed with the look and feel of the real Caddy: strong, burly and truly American. The automotive...

New rules for hiring Indian domestic workers in Oman

The Government of India has authorised six state government agencies to carry out recruitment for foreign employers, the Embassy of India in Muscat said on Monday. "These are NORKA Roots, Kerala; Overseas...