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MUSCAT, AUGUST 23 More than 1,500 ships stranded around the Strait of Hormuz could pose an unexpected environmental threat, with scientists warning that prolonged periods at anchor may allow marine...

Bar Al Hikman is coming alive this summer as kitesurfers take advantage of the powerful seasonal winds that sweep across one of Oman’s most remote and spectacular coastal landscapes. The peninsula,...

For Oman, the relationship between energy and water is becoming increasingly important. The Sultanate of Oman has limited natural freshwater resources, while a growing population, expanding cities and...

For a country surrounded by seawater but with limited natural freshwater resources, Oman’s future has always been closely tied to desalination. As the population grows, cities expand and industries...

In an age of packed itineraries, social media checklists and whirlwind city breaks, a growing number of travellers are embracing a different philosophy: slowing down. Rather than racing from one...

For generations, Oman’s deserts have been seen as vast and challenging landscapes shaped by extreme temperatures and limited water resources. But as the world moves towards cleaner energy, these...

The global race towards clean energy is often told through the rise of solar farms, wind turbines and electric vehicles. Less visible, but equally important, is the growing demand for the minerals...

As one of the world’s most water-stressed countries, Oman faces an increasingly complex challenge in securing reliable freshwater supplies for a growing population, expanding industries and...

Each summer, as Oman’s waters become rich with plankton, the world’s largest fish begins its annual journey back to the Sultanate of Oman. The first whale sharks are now arriving, marking the...

MUSCAT: Oman is heading towards what forecasters expect to be one of its warmer summers in recent years, with above-average temperatures likely to continue across much of the Sultanate of Oman until...

Floating solar power is rapidly emerging as one of the renewable energy sector’s fastest-growing technologies, with governments and utilities increasingly deploying photovoltaic (PV) systems on...

Solar power has become one of the defining technologies of the global energy transition. As countries race to install more photovoltaic (PV) systems, attention has focused on generating clean...

As the summer wind strengthens across Masirah Island, more kitesurfers, windsurfers and wing foilers are arriving to take advantage of one of the region’s most consistent wind seasons, as Oman...

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, but behind every AI model, chatbot and image generator lies an often overlooked reality: electricity. The rapid expansion...

Off the coast of Oman lives one of the world’s greatest marine mysteries. Unlike humpback whales found elsewhere on Earth, which are known for their epic seasonal migrations spanning thousands of...

For years, the global energy conversation has focused on one objective: building more renewable energy capacity. Record investments in solar and wind farms have transformed the energy landscape and...

The recent Letter of Intent signed between Germany’s HyImpulse Technologies and Etlaq Spaceport may appear, at first glance, to be another agreement in Oman’s growing space sector. Yet its...

MUSCAT, JUNE 6 As 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...