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Muscat: The Global Cancer Congress is expected to have participation from over 40 Countries in an event that is to have fostering international collaborations.As the countdown begins for the Global...

The General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW), in its latest magazine, highlighted the need for childcare or nurseries at workplaces for the benefit of women employees.The report prepared by Alia al...

Muscat: The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA) issued a clarification regarding the organised mechanism for determining Hajj eligibility through the electronic registration system in...

Muscat: The National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center indicated that a tropical depression is observed southeast of the Arabian Sea at longitude (66.5 E) and latitude (10.7 N) with an estimated...

The Italian airline Neos will operate a weekly service between Salalah and Rome via Milan.   Haitham bin Mohammed Al Ghassani, Director General of Tourism Promotion at the Ministry of Heritage and...

Muscat: President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana arrived here on Sunday evening on a three-day private visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The President of Botswana will meet some officials...

Muscat: The Royal Army of Oman (RAO), has begun evaluation and acceptance procedures for new recruits holding a General Education Diploma to join the military service in coordination with the Ministry...

On the occasion of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Royal Hospital in Muscat has provided some preventive tips for both children and adults. What is lead and why is it dangerous?Lead...

New Delhi - IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has finalised a commitment for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft, converting a Memorandum of Understanding signed in June into a firm order. This brings the...

Muscat - Oman Energy Development Company (OEDC) has secured international and local financing worth RO385 million and issued its first local sukuk worth RO50 million to supports its plans and...

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) has suspended the licenses of several hotel establishments that violate quality standards.Licenses were suspended as part of the Ministry of Heritage and...

Muscat Municipality has started implementing the rehabilitation and development project of the Wadi Qantab project as part of its efforts to develop public spaces and support sport and recreational...

Muscat: The Council of Ministers has extended its heartfelt congratulations to all Omani women on the occasion of Omani Women’s Day, celebrated annually on October 17, marking the nation’s...

Muscat: In celebration of Omani Women’s Day, the National Museum has announced free entry for all women — citizens and residents — on October 17.The initiative comes as part of the museum’s...

Muscat: The Oman Meteorology Office issued its weekly bulletin to monitor tropical activity in the Arabian Sea for the period between October 16 and 22, indicating a moderate to high probability of...

MUSCAT: The University Medical City (UMC) launched the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit as part of the National Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Centre. The step reflects the rapid progress in the...

Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has announced the end of the seasonal ban on kingfish (known locally as kanad) fishing for the year 2025. The ban, which was in...

Muscat: Three people sustained critical injuries, ten were moderately injured, and twenty-nine suffered light injuries in a collision involving two buses in the Wilayat of al Khabourah on...

The world is falling behind on its renewable energy and efficiency goals despite record progress last year, confirms a new report released today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA),...

Muscat: The Musandam Governorate is preparing for the upcoming through special packages and plans to promote the region as a prominent tourism destination.Nawfal bin Mohammed al Kamzari, assistant...