May 15, 2026

Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence and AI Startups Program

Omantel HQ Omantel HQ Picture MUSCAT, Oman, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Omantel has announced the launch of its AI Centre of Excellence, an integrated platform designed to accelerate the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence technologies and support the transformation of promising ideas and applications into scalable digital products

Taiwan Shares Close Down 1.39%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 579.39 points, or 1.39 percent, at 41,172.36 Friday on turnover of NT$1.31 trillion (US$41.39 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the decline in Taiwan shares reflects a broader market trend. The turnover of NT$1.3…

Australian Hiker Rescued After Week-Long Ordeal in Taiwan Cave

Taitung: An Australian man stranded for seven days in a cave along a cliff in eastern Taiwan’s Coastal Mountain Range was rescued Friday after search crews used drones and followed the sound of his saxophone to locate him. The 50-year-old man, identif…

Employee Dies After Collapsing at Taipei Horror-Themed Venue

Taipei: A woman employed at a horror-themed entertainment venue in Taipei who fell unconscious and was rushed to hospital has died, the victim’s family said Friday, urging the city government and the operator to review existing regulations and practic…