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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...

Salalah - His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, held a friendly meeting this evening at Bait al Rabat in Salalah.At the beginning of...

Salalah - The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) will launch the 'Golden Residency' program for investors on August 31. It will also launch the 'Glorious...

Salalah - King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, arrived in the country on Saturday evening for a private visit to Dhofar Governorate that will last for several days.His...

Muscat - The Arc at The Sustainable City – Yiti has set a new national record with the sale of an expensive penthouse, priced at over RO2 million. This landmark transaction was part of a surge in...

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) concluded its three-day promotional workshops in India, held with the participation of 25 Omani tourism institutions.The workshops included 150 companies...

The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 will kick off in 100 days from today. The Arab world’s biggest football competition will take place in Qatar from December 1 – 18, bringingtogether the best teams...

The public transport company, Mwasalat, has unveiled an open-top bus tour as part of the #BreakTheBarrier campaign launched during the khareef in the Dhofar governorate.  The initiative, in...

Muscat:  The Royal Oman Police (ROP) in North Al Sharqiyah, in cooperation with the Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations, have arrested two housemaids of African nationality...

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) urged citizens and residents to exercise caution and avoid going to sea during periods of high waves.The ROP warned against engaging in swimming, sea trips, and...

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology invites bids for the design and implementation of a dual carriageway project linking the Suhar junction with the al Batinah...