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Muscat: Oman’s tourism sector continued its upward trajectory during the first half of 2026, with the latest figures released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) showing...

AL ASHKHARAH: Al Ashkharah festival 2026 continues to reinforce its position as one of Oman’s leading summer tourism events, attracting more than 14,000 visitors during its first week and...

MUSCAT: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has underscored the growing role of advanced technologies in transforming risk management practices, highlighting artificial intelligence, data...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept into an everyday reality. Today, it can write articles, generate artwork, compose music, and even assist in scientific...

Muscat: The Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education (OAAAQA) is holding a media meeting to review its achievements and strategic projects, and to enhance levels...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, which marks the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28 each year, reaffirmed the importance of embedding occupational safety and health concepts and...

Ramadhan has long held a special place in Omani society, defined not only by fasting but by stillness, reflection, and spiritual balance. In recent years, however, social media has quietly entered...

    Barka: Sayyid Tariq bin Mahmoud al Busaidy, Wali of Barka, received at his office a package of community initiatives launched by Barka Desalination Company in conjunction with Ramadhan and in...

Barka — Sayyid Tariq bin Mahmoud Al Busaidi, Wali of Barka, received at his office a package of community initiatives launched by Barka Desalination Company in conjunction with the Holy Month of...

Sur — Reflecting growing corporate engagement in community development, three initiatives have been officially launched in Sur with funding and support from Sharqiyah Desalination Company (SDC). ...

MUSCAT: The Research and Innovation Authority on Thursday concluded a two-day governance experts workshop in collaboration with an international consultancy firm overseeing the development of the...

MUSCAT: Oman’s tourism sector continues to demonstrate steady recovery and sustained growth, reinforcing its expanding role in national development. Recent 2025 estimates indicate that...

Muscat: The International Conference on the Teaching Profession commenced on Wednesday at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, under the auspices of Dr Abdullah bin Nasser al Harrasi, Minister...

The Social Protection Fund (SPF) on Monday announced the Regulation on Work-related Injuries and Occupational Diseases, approved by the SPF’s Board of Directors, as part of the implementation of the...

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...

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...

MUSCAT, SEPT 22 The 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 20 The 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...