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Muscat:  Muscat Municipality has highlighted the importance of alternative greening as part of efforts to build a more sustainable and livable urban environment.The initiative goes beyond simply...

The strategic deployment of renewables has provided enhanced resilience in the face of the current energy crisis by several countries, according to a new policy advisory from the International...

Muscat: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism ministers held a meeting via video conference recently to follow up on the latest developments in the region and review the repercussions it may have...

A group of students from the Indian School Muscat won the Innovation hackathon conducted by Middle East College recnetly.The Team FASEELA, comprising Mohammed Maaz Quadri (Class 10), Aarohi Hegde (...

Muscat:  The Ministry of Information has warned against the circulation of media content that violates existing laws, stressing the need for full compliance with regulations governing the sector.In a...

Muscat:  The Civil Aviation Authority has issued a warning over active northwesterly winds expected to affect most governorates across Oman starting Monday evening, with conditions likely to continue...

Muscat: The Directorate General of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in Dhofar has announced a sesame cultivation expansion project in the Najd area aimed at enhancing food security.Funded...

Muscat:  His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received the President of the Republic of Botswana at Al Barakah Palace on the occasion of his working visit to the Sultanate of Oman.A session of talks...

MUSCAT: A new group of Omani male and female citizens holding general education (GED) and post-GED diplomas, joined the Royal Oman Police (ROP), on Sunday after successfully completing the evaluation...

MUSCAT: The University Medical City (UMC) achieved significant milestones last year by implementing 12 continuous improvement projects. These projects saved in excess of RO 11.7 million, increased...

The legendary and iconic Indian singer, Asha Bhosle, died on Sunday following multiple organ failure, doctors treating her said. She was 92."She passed away due to multi-organ failure a few minutes...

Muscat: The Al Ansab - Al Jifnain Dualization Project undertaken by the Muscat Municipality is around 79% complete and is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter of 2026.The project...

The Ambassador’s Schoolympic 2026, a flagship sporting initiative of the Indian Schools in the Sultanate of Oman, concluded on a grand and inspiring note, celebrating the spirit of sportsmanship,...

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced that the missing girl, Shireen Mahmoud Shaaban Yahya,  has been found and is in good health, and the remaining legal procedures are being...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a phone call today from French President Emmanuel Macron.During the call, the two leaders reviewed developments in the region in light of the...

Muscat: The Oman Meteorology Office said thunderstorms, dust storms and active winds are likely to affect several governorates.According to the latest update, thunderstorms are expected to impact...

Muscat: The government’s acquisition of SalamAir is aimed at strengthening competitiveness and ensuring long-term sustainability in Oman’s aviation sector, according to an official statement...

Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister, affirmed that serious negotiations between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran are now essential to achieve...

Muscat: There is a possibility of varying levels of dust-related air pollutants resulting from a moderate dust storm affecting the Sultanate of Oman, based on data from the Naqi platform, which also...

​U.S. President Donald Trump ⁠said on ⁠Tuesday he ‌has ​agreed "to suspend ⁠the ​bombing ‌and attack of ​Iran for a ‌period ​of ​two ‌weeks. Trump said he agreed to suspend...