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MUSCAT, JUNE 6As the world marked World Environment Day on June 5, Oman’s growing focus on environmental sustainability is increasingly shaping the nation’s long-term development agenda, placing...

As the global renewable energy sector continues to evolve, one trend is emerging as a defining feature of the next phase of the energy transition: energy storage.Recent developments across multiple...

As Oman continues to broaden its tourism and lifestyle offering, wellness is becoming an increasingly visible part of the country’s evolving visitor experience. From yoga and breathwork to...

Across the island's coastline, colourful kites have once again appeared over the water as riders from Oman and around the world arrive to take advantage of the strong and reliable summer winds...

A decade ago, building a large solar power plant was still viewed by many as a long-term environmental investment. Today, it is increasingly becoming a financial decision.According to the...

Along Oman’s coastline, dolphins remain one of the most joyful sights at sea. Whether appearing beside a boat off Muscat, moving through the fjord-like waters of Musandam, or travelling through the...

The long-standing argument that renewable energy cannot provide reliable electricity around the clock is beginning to weaken as falling battery costs and hybrid energy systems reshape the economics of...

Türkiye’s decision to identify four candidate offshore wind zones marks an important step in the region’s renewable energy transition. It also offers a useful signal for coastal economies such as...

The world has crossed an important milestone. Around 10 per cent of the ocean is now under protection, a figure that reflects years of international cooperation, scientific research, and policy...

As strategic thinking and intellectual sports continue to gain ground across the Sultanate of Oman, chess is quietly experiencing a resurgence among young players and communities alike. Events such as...

As pressure mounts to reduce emissions without disrupting industrial output, hydrogen is emerging as a central solution. Among its pathways, hydrogen produced with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS),...

The global energy transition has entered an unexpected phase. The challenge is no longer convincing markets to adopt renewable energy, but figuring out what to do when there is more of it than the...

Oman has opened a new chapter in its cultural landscape with the launch of Art and Place, the Sultanate’s first dedicated environmental art festival, positioning creativity as a dialogue with the...

As electric vehicles (EVs) gain global momentum, much of the conversation has focused on adoption rates, charging infrastructure and consumer readiness. In Oman, these discussions are beginning to...

As solar energy expands globally, attention is shifting from capacity to performance in extreme environments. In desert regions, where solar potential is among the highest in the world, operational...

Marking 200 years since the invention of photography by French engineer Nicéphore Niépce, a new exhibition in Muscat brings together Omani and French artists in a cultural collaboration reflecting...

The global energy transition has crossed a symbolic threshold. In 2025, renewable energy capacity reached 5,149 gigawatts, accounting for 49.4 per cent of total installed electricity capacity...

High above Oman’s mountains, deserts, and coastlines, a quiet but extraordinary movement unfolds each year. Hawks, often overlooked in conversations about the country’s wildlife, are among the...

In a region where temperatures regularly exceed 45°C, cooling is not a luxury. It is an essential service that defines daily life, urban design, and national energy demand. Yet as electricity...

In Muscat’s evolving cultural landscape, a new exhibition is set to explore the quiet yet powerful dialogue between language, land and identity. Opening on April 1, at Stal Gallery in Madinat Al...