Sardine season begins in Oman
Oman's sardine season begins. Called Al Dhawaghi in Oman, the sardine fishing season is an annual event that traces its origins to ancient times.
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First electric air taxi takes off in Dubai
China’s XPeng Inc successfully tested its two-seater flying taxi in Dubai, paving the way for the future of transportation. These vehicles are believed to be the answer to short-trip mobility and...
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One year since Cyclone Shaheen
On this day last year, tropical cyclone Shaheen slammed into Oman with ferocious winds and heavy rain, flooding streets, prompting evacuations from coastal areas, leaving major trails of destruction...
Camels migrate to hills in Dhofar as Spring arrives
During the Khareef season, as the cliffs and slopes get slippery due to incessant rains, climbing mountains becomes too risky for heavy animals like camels. So, the farmers wait for Surb season...
Khareef ends in Dhofar
Heavy rains to lash across Oman on Tuesday, Wednesday: Met
Due to the heavy thunderstorms that are likely to fall on Tuesday and Wednesday, which may range in intensity in some areas from 20 to 100 millimeters, the Civil Aviation Authority calls on everyone...
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Tropical depression to bring more rains from Sunday, warns Met
Muscat: Oman’s Met Office on Friday said, as per the latest satellite images and analyzes of the National Center for Early Warning, formation of a depression in the Arabian Sea which might turn into...
Tragedy-hit holidays end
All tourist sites in Oman closed until further notice
Muscat: The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) on Sunday said the authority has decided to close all tourist sites in Oman until the end of the weather condition that is presently being...
Date harvesting season begins in Oman
With a diverse landscape that is ideal for growing date palm, the Sultanate of Oman is home to over 100 varieties of dates, each with its own unique qualities and production value. Oman’s role in...
The Plaza Hotel and Resort to start operations in Salalah
Salalah: As the Dhofar prepares for the first post-pandemic Khareef season with tourist already flocking from the country, region and beyond, a new hotel is all set to open this week at the heart of...
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