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In a landmark episode of CNN’s Quest’s World of Wonder, host Richard Quest celebrates a personal milestone, ticking off his 100th country by embarking on an extraordinary journey through Oman....

The Ministry of Health (MOH) said that it is monitoring the social media video about the spread of a virus that causes fever and requires hospitalization in Dhofar Governorate.The Ministry said that...

Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) continues with the comprehensive restoration of Rustaq Fort, one of the oldest and most important forts in the Sultanate of Oman, aimed at preserving...

The first phase of the sixth edition of the “Oman Chef” competition concluded on Friday at Hawana Salalah, coinciding with the Khareef tourism season. Organized by Oman Tourism College in...

Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has urged parents to encourage safe practices among their children when travelling on school buses as part of efforts to ensure student safety during the new...

Salalah : The Directorate General of Consumer Protection in Dhofar Governorate has seized 406 used Omani kummas from a number of commercial establishments in the Wilayat of Salalah. The shops were...

Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) announced on Wednesday the start of the shrimp fishing season in the Sultanate of Oman for this year, beginning on Monday,...

To provide better services, Muscat Municipality has installed public restrooms at various locations across the city, including Sur al Hadid Walkway, Near Seeb Souq (Street Vendors Project), Damaa...

The Sultanate of Oman has voiced its strong condemnation and denunciation of the ongoing aggression launched by the Israeli occupation forces against the Gaza Strip, the latest of which was the...

OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) announced the successful commissioning of the Bisat-C Expansion Facilities in its flagship Block 60 license, bringing the total oil processing capacity to 67,000...

Salalah- The number of visitors to the Khareef Dhofar (monsoon) season from June 21 to August 15 reached 827,115, a 2.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when the number stood at 810,085....

Salalah – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik led the farewell ceremony for His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, as the Bahraini monarch departed from Salalah’s Royal Airport at...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman launched its first commercial sesame cultivation project in Dhofar Governorate, marking a significant step towards strengthening national food security.The initiative,...

Oman Air has announced an exclusive 3-day sale to travel across the GCC for RO 29. The offer covers the airline’s regional network, which includes Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, Riyadh, Jeddah, and...

Hafeet Rail -the developer and operator of the project- received the first shipment of  railway tracks through the General Cargo Terminal at Sohar Port and Freezone,  which is operated by C....

Muscat, Oman - Yango Group has launched its Transport Service in Muscat. Integrated into the Yango Superapp, this free feature delivers public transport routes and schedules, empowering residents and...

The Safarjala application for tourists will be launched on Tuesday, which will help travellers to book adventures and vehicle rentals.The "Safarjala" application is the first tourism platform of its...

SALALAH -  The Governorate of Dhofar in Oman is welcoming visitors to its 2025 khareef season with mesmerizing natural beauty, where rainfall and mist embrace the mountains, creating enchanting...

There have been several reports of citizens and residents falling victim to fraud through a fake website (phishing) claiming to receive and process complaints and reports, the Directorate General of...

Muscat – Omani ultra-runner and endurance icon Hamed al Harthi is preparingto embark on one of the toughest races on Earth: the Silk Route Ultra, a 122-kilometrehigh-altitude ultra-marathon held in...