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Muscat: The fifth edition of the Urban Planning, Housing and Construction Expo and Conference opened under the theme “Sustainable Cities for People”, organised by the Ministry of Housing and...

In a world where economies are shifting at unprecedented speeds and societies are redefining their patterns of growth, the issue of employment remains one of the most sensitive and impactful on...

MUSCAT, SEPT 23 On Monday, the Ministry of Labour announced a decision to ban all training activities conducted without a licence.Fatma bint Abdullah al Isriyyah, Head of the Evaluation and Compliance...

MUSCAT, SEPT 23 Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world, including in Oman, and are a major source of toxic plastic pollution, with harmful chemicals such as cadmium, lead, arsenic and...

MUSCAT, SEPT 22The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has announced that the Urban October Conference and Exhibition for Housing and Construction will be held from October 6 to 9 at the Oman...

MUSCAT, SEPT 20The National Museum has inaugurated a special exhibition titled ‘From Stamp to Envelope: Narrating the Nation through the Postmark’, held in collaboration with Oman Post. The...

Muscat:  The National Museum today opened an exhibition titled "From Stamp to Envelope: A Nation's Narrative Sealed by Post." The exhibition, which runs until 16 October, is a collaboration with...

Digital transformation initiatives aimed at streamlining procedures and improving access to housing services were discussedThe Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning convened a meeting with Their...

Muscat, Sept 10Reaffirming Oman’s commitment to ensuring education for all and supporting the pillars of Oman Vision 2040, Adult Literacy and Continuing Education programmes for the academic year...

MUSCAT, SEPT 8In a cultural gathering that bridges history and intellectual heritage, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, represented by the Literary Forum, on Tuesday inaugurated a two-day...

MUSCAT, SEPT 8 Amid the rugged mountains of Al Sharqiyah South, Falaj Al Jilah in the village of Al Jilah, Wilayat of Sur, stands as a remarkable symbol of Oman’s centuries-old mastery of water...

Balqees AloraimiAfter more than a decade of traveling around the vast waters of the Indian Ocean, Rymani the turtle has found her way back to the shores of Oman. Tagged over ten years ago as part of...

MUSCAT: The latest labour force statistics in the Sultanate of Oman highlight a balanced and dynamic employment landscape that reflects the country’s steady progress towards sustainable...

Muscat, Aug 12Khareef in Dhofar is a complete sensory journey — where the cool, rainy weather, the aroma of fresh greenery and the taste of authentic Omani flavours come together to create...

Muscat: A vibrant atmosphere and strong public turnout continue to define Ajwa’a Al Ashkharah 2025, the summer festival currently taking place at Al Ashkharah Public Park. With a wide variety of...

Muscat: As part of its ongoing efforts to build national research and innovation capabilities, the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MoHERI) has launched the second edition of its...

Oman’s hospitality sector continues its upward momentum, as the total number of guests in 3 and 5-star hotels across the country reached 610,176 by the end of March 2025 — a 2.3 per cent increase...

MUSCAT, MAY 21As temperatures soar across much of the world during the summer, seasoned travellers are rethinking their go-to destinations. What if the next unforgettable escape was a place where cool...

MUSCAT: At a time when global tourism recovery is accelerating, the Sultanate of Oman has demonstrated remarkable performance at the beginning of this year, registering more than 668,205 visitors by...

Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) will host the 10th GCC Universities Sports Tournament under the auspices of HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, at the...