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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have unveiled a new materials and chip-fabrication approach that could dramatically improve the energy efficiency of future microelectronic...

When orcas are spotted off Oman’s coast, the moment feels almost mythic. Their tall dorsal fins and stark black-and-white forms break the surface with a presence that is both powerful and strangely...

For decades, wave and tidal energy lingered on the fringes of the renewable landscape. The technology was promising, yet too costly, too complex, or too fragile to rival solar and wind. In 2025, that...

Stal Gallery and Studio's Unveiled in Rhythm brings together five leading women artists whose work explores rhythm as the pulse of life. The showcase features new pieces by Dr Aisha Moammar al...

Oman is beginning to carve its path towards cleaner mobility as electric vehicles (EVs) shift from curiosity to reality on the nation’s roads. Driven by Oman Vision 2040, falling technology costs...

Solar power has become the fastest growing source of electricity worldwide, transforming energy systems at a pace that analysts once thought impossible. Recent global assessments show unprecedented...

With just days remaining before the launch of the Oman 3165 Expedition, excitement is mounting for a journey that will celebrate Oman’s maritime heritage while showcasing sustainability in...

A new scientific paper has documented a rare and unexpected breeding behaviour among Egyptian vultures on Masirah Island, marking a significant milestone in Oman’s ongoing efforts to understand and...

A newly published global study delves deep into the role of electricity storage systems in island and remote power systems, a topic of growing importance for regions like Oman. The paper A...

World Statistics Day returned on October 20, celebrated only once every five years under the United Nations theme “Quality statistics and data for everyone”. To mark the occasion, this article...

Muscat: The cliffs of Barr Al Jissah came alive on October 25 as Oman hosted the second edition of the Deep Water Solo Friendly Open, drawing climbers from across the Gulf, Europe, and beyond for a...

When Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority published Directive CAD 5-01 in August 2025, it might have seemed like another piece of regulatory housekeeping. But in reality, the move could reshape how...

The Omani Society for Fine Arts, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, inauguratedTajalliyat Fanniyah (Artistic Inspirations) on Tuesday evening to mark Omani Women’s Day,celebrating the...

BLURB: From murals to fashion, Colombian artist Lupie Lup transforms Muscat’s landscapes — and wardrobes — with bold colours You may have already seen her work — walking through Al Mouj, past...

At the heart of Muscat’s vibrant art scene, celebrated Omani visual artist Anwar Sonya is preparing to transform an unconventional space — the lobby of Aloft Muscat — into his next canvas....

For the first time in history, renewable energy has generated more electricity worldwide than coal, marking a major inflection point in the global energy transition. According to a recent report by...

MUSCAT: As Oman’s energy sector stands at a crossroads between legacy infrastructure and renewable ambition, IEEE PowerTalks 2025 opened in Muscat this week with a message that blended urgency with...

Stal Gallery and Studio in Madinat Sultan Qaboos has opened an exhibition that reflects on how memory, identity and belonging shape Oman’s artistic landscape. 'Memories of Place' brings...

Corrosion rarely makes headlines. It doesn’t spark the kind of debate reserved for oil prices or global trade negotiations, yet its impact is both silent and staggering. Every year, the global...

Oman’s deserts, coastlines, and mountains have long shaped its history as a land of endurance, exchange, and discovery. On 2 October, this story will be retold at the Royal Geographical Society in...