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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...

Renewable energy capacity across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) expanded by an estimated 44 per cent year-on-year in 2025, signalling a decisive acceleration in the region’s transition...

In the vast plains of central Oman, the Arabian oryx has reclaimed a landscape it once lost entirely. Its return stands as one of the most significant wildlife recoveries in modern conservation...

Ramadhan has long been defined by rhythms that are both spiritual and communal: the pre-dawn meal before first light, the quiet hours of fasting and the evening gathering around the iftar table. While...

As the world marked World Wildlife Day on March 3, attention turned once again to the fragile ecosystems and remarkable biodiversity that sustain life across the planet. In Oman, the occasion offers...

A new international energy analysis released in 2026 highlights a rapid acceleration in renewable electricity generation worldwide, with solar and wind driving a structural shift in global power...

As the sun sets and the call to prayer echoes across Muscat, a subtle transformation unfolds. Ramadhan is often described through its visible rituals, fasting, prayer, charity and communal meals, yet...

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has gradually shifted from a technical oilfield practice to an established element within climate mitigation frameworks. Its development mirrors the broader...

As Oman enters the holy month of Ramadhan, office lights dim earlier, emails slow after midday and the country’s rhythm adjusts. Reduced working hours are intended to support fasting employees, yet...

At sunset across Muscat, tables fill quickly. Dates are passed, soups are poured, and platters of rice, grilled meats and sweets arrive in generous abundance. In homes, hotels and Ramadhan tents,...

Artificial intelligence is increasingly promoted as a catalyst for climate action, with applications ranging from grid optimisation to industrial efficiency. However, new research and policy reports...

Muscat’s contemporary art scene opens a new chapter this week with FORMA 2026: Beyond the End, a major sculpture exhibition that brings together abstract, organic forms and experimental structures...

As climate commitments deepen and industrial decarbonisation becomes more urgent, offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) is steadily moving from a niche solution into a core component of national...

An evocative exhibition at Stal Gallery in Muscat is bringing together art, archival material and mountain history to reflect on the early development of trekking tourism in the Sultanate of...

Carbon capture is rapidly moving from experimental pilot projects to full industrial deployment in the global steel sector, as producers confront tightening climate regulations and growing demand for...

Global renewable energy capacity is experiencing record-breaking growth, with unprecedented expansion across solar, wind and energy storage reshaping power systems worldwide. Recent international...

The Dubai Kitesurf Competition, organised by Dubai International Marine Club, held on January 16, welcomed elite and emerging kitesurfers from across the region for one of the season’s most...

Offshore wind energy has grown from an experimental concept into a major force in the global renewable energy transition, driven by technological advances, falling costs and rising demand for clean...

Researchers are making fresh progress in piezoelectric generation, a technology that converts mechanical movement such as pressure, vibration, or bending into electricity. Recent breakthroughs in...

As Oman accelerates its shift towards renewable energy, attention is increasingly turning to a less visible but critical part of the power system: energy storage. While solar panels and wind turbines...