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The tournament will bring together some of the most promising young golf talents in the region.
Oman to host GCC age group golf championship

MUSCAT, DEC 16 The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Oman Golf Association (OGA), will host the GCC Age Group Golf Championship at Ghala Golf Club from December 21 to 24, featuring national teams from GCC countries in the under-13 boys, under-16 boys and under-16 girls categories. The tournament will bring together some of the most promising young golf talents in...
Seeb booked their place in the semifinals of the Ministry's Shield after a straight-set victory over Al Ittihad.

Seeb, Majees power into Ministry's Shield semis
A group of local rally drivers will participate in this rally both in cars as well as on Can-Ams.

Final round of OAA Sprint Rally in Nakhal tomorrow
New York Knicks players celebrate with the NBA Cup trophy.

Knicks down Spurs to win NBA Cup
FILE PHOTO: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after winning the men's singles final against Germany's Alexander Zverev. — Reuters

Alcaraz splits with coach Ferrero after seven years together
Australia's Alex Carey celebrates after reaching his century during the third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval, Australia. — Reuters

Carey goes from Ashes villain to hero with century in Adelaide
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati celebrate with Fifa Best awards.

Dembele named Fifa player of 2025, Bonmati wins women's award for third time
The tournament will bring together some of the most promising young golf talents in the region.

Oman to host GCC age group golf championship
Mirbat will be aiming to return to winning ways and strengthen their chances of qualifying for the second round.

Mirbat face Al Musannah today in Second Division Handball League
Al Bashayer continued their impressive run in Oman Basketball League with a 91–51 victory over Nizwa. — Mousa al Balushi

Al Bashayer defeat Nizwa to stay top of basketball league
The event will be organised as part of the sports activities of Muscat Nights Festival in cooperation with Muscat Municipality and MoCSY.

Muscat to host Int’l Open Bowling championships 2026
EY captain receives the runners-up trophy.

Crowe clinch Auditor’s Cup 2025 after finale
Scottie Scheffler

Scheffler wins fourth consecutive POY Award
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their third goal with Manchester United's Luke Shaw. — Reuters

Man United held 4-4 by Bournemouth in EPL thriller
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) releases a three point shot past Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0). — Imagn Images

Cunningham leads Pistons past Celtics, Nuggets outlast Rockets
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Five-star Seeb thrash Saham to go top
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The discussions focused on elevating economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries to a more advanced stage. — ONA

Oman, India deepen economic ties

The ship serves as a memoir of the over 5,000-year-old relations between the two countries.

Indian monument tells the story of friendship

The relationship between Oman and India has a timeless history and immense potential for the future.

Oman ready to partner with India for business

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Winners of Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts, and Literature feted

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HH Sayyid Shihab hosts dinner in honour of the Indian Prime Minister

During the separate meetings, Sayyid Badr extended a warm welcome to the ambassadors. - ONA

Foreign Minister receives credentials copies of Palestinian, Lebanese Ambassadors

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State, Shura councils agree on draft anti-cyber crimes law

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Honouring poetic voices through critical reading at the Omani Poetry Festival

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OMAN SPORTS
Seeb booked their place in the semifinals of the Ministry's Shield after a straight-set victory over Al Ittihad.

Seeb, Majees power into Ministry's Shield semis

MUSCAT, DEC 17Seeb Club booked their place in the semifinals of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth Shield Volleyball Championship after a straight-set victory over Al Ittihad. The match was played at the main hall of the Sultan Qaboos Sports...

A group of local rally drivers will participate in this rally both in cars as well as on Can-Ams.
Final round of OAA Sprint Rally in Nakhal tomorrow
New York Knicks players celebrate with the NBA Cup trophy.
Knicks down Spurs to win NBA Cup
FILE PHOTO: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after winning the men's singles final against Germany's Alexander Zverev. — Reuters

Alcaraz splits with coach Ferrero after seven years together
Australia's Alex Carey celebrates after reaching his century during the third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval, Australia. — Reuters

Carey goes from Ashes villain to hero with century in Adelaide
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati celebrate with Fifa Best awards.

Dembele named Fifa player of 2025, Bonmati wins women's award for third time
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Football

Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati celebrate with Fifa Best awards.

Dembele named Fifa player of 2025, Bonmati wins women's award for third time

Man United held 4-4 by Bournemouth in EPL thriller

Five-star Seeb thrash Saham to go top

Messi mania peaks in India's capital

Dhofar, Al Nahda, Samayil and Al Nasr shine in Round 7 of Jindal League

Cricket

Australia's Alex Carey celebrates after reaching his century during the third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval, Australia. — Reuters

Carey goes from Ashes villain to hero with century in Adelaide

Crowe clinch Auditor’s Cup 2025 after finale

Duffy takes 5-38 as NZ thrash West Indies for 1-0 lead

De Kock stars as South Africa win big to level India T20 series

Hay fifty on debut helps New Zealand to 73-run lead against West Indies

NBA

New York Knicks players celebrate with the NBA Cup trophy.

Knicks down Spurs to win NBA Cup

Cunningham leads Pistons past Celtics, Nuggets outlast Rockets

Wemby shines as Spurs stun Thunder, Knicks down Magic

Knicks beat Raptors in NBA Cup quarterfinals

Suns, Spurs win in last tune-ups for NBA Cup showdowns

GOLF
Scheffler wins fourth consecutive POY Award

LOS ANGELES, United States: Scottie Scheffler won the 2025 Jack Nicklaus Award as PGA Tour Player of the Year on Monday to become the first golfer since Tiger Woods (1999-2003) to earn the honour in four consecutive seasons.The World No. 1's six-win year included major victories at the PGA Championship and Open Championship.Scheffler also won...

Scottie Scheffler
Hideki Matsuyama

Matsuyama tops Noren in playoff to win Hero World Challenge

David Puig

Three-way tie for lead at Australian PGA as Scott stays in hunt

Former champion Fuzzy Zoeller shouts to the gallery on the 18th green before stroking his final putt in his final competitive round during second round play at the 2009 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on April 10, 2009. — Reuters

Two-time major golf champion Zoeller dies

The winners in different categories pose with the chief guest and officials.

Jayasinghe clinches National Day golf championship

MOTOR SPORTS
Al Zubair & Co take second in pulsating race in Abu Dhabi

MUSCAT: An unscheduled pit stop to rectify a brake issue cost Al Manar Racing’s Al Faisal al Zubair and the British racing duo of Chris Froggatt and Ben Tuck potential victory in a pulsating 15th edition of the Gulf 12...

The trio completed 346 laps of the demanding 5.281 km Yas Marina circuit narrowly behind the triumphant Capital RT by Motopark Mercedes trio.

Norris takes F1 title as Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi race

Norris quicker than Verstappen in Abu Dhabi practice, Piastri lags

Verstappen wins in Qatar, boosts chances for fifth crown
Tennis
FILE PHOTO: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after winning the men's singles final against Germany's Alexander Zverev. — Reuters
Alcaraz splits with coach Ferrero after seven years together
David Puig celebrates with the trophy.
Spain's Puig wins Australian PGA for first DP World Tour title
Italy celebrate with the trophy after winning the Davis Cup. — Reuters
Italy beat Spain to win third consecutive Davis Cup
Athletics

Mohammed al Farsi competed in Heat 1 of the 100m freestyle qualifiers, finishing in third place with a time of 57.74 seconds. — Nawaf al Busaidy

Al Farsi delivers strong show, esports team set for debut

Wanyonyi, Chebet deliver gold for Africa at the worlds

Trio of titles on a golden night for USA at worlds

Levrone steals the show in tokyo, Botswana take men’s one-lap gold

Nader pulls off shock in 1,500 metres, Moon rises to pole vault challenge

Kipyegon sparkles with fourth world title

First-ever Tanzanian gold as Simbu dips past Petros

Other Sports

Seeb booked their place in the semifinals of the Ministry's Shield after a straight-set victory over Al Ittihad.

Seeb, Majees power into Ministry's Shield semis

Oman to host GCC age group golf championship

Mirbat face Al Musannah today in Second Division Handball League

Al Bashayer defeat Nizwa to stay top of basketball league

Muscat to host Int’l Open Bowling championships 2026

Royal Cavalry wins silver at Arabian horse beauty contest in Saudi Arabia

Oman Badminton tourney for clubs to begin on Thursday

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