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As part of the Dhofar Khareef 2026 activities, the Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society (ROARS) will organise an Amateur Radio Gathering in Dhofar Governorate from 26 to 28 August, at the Scout Camp on...

AL HAMRA: The periodic Comet 220P/McNaught witnessed one of its most exciting phases following a sudden surge in activity while approaching the sun in June this year. The observation took place from...

    MUSCAT: Rainfall of varying intensities associated with active winds and hail was reported in several governorates, on Tuesday. The Hajar Mountains and surrounding areas witnessed...

Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister paid a working visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday, where he held constructive consultations with his Iranian counterpart Dr...

MANAH: The Sultan Qaboos Institute for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers has welcomed the 64th batch of students for the first session of the 2026/2027 academic year. The new batch comprises...

 Muscat: A partial lunar eclipse will occur on Friday, August 28, which will be visible across wide areas of the world, while observers in the Sultanate of Oman will witness only a subtle penumbral...

Muscat: The Port of Duqm will soon receive one of the world’s largest RoRo vessels. The shipment from BYD will include 1,200 vehicles of which 200 are for the Omani market and 1,000 for the GCC...

Muscat: The Wilayat of al Hamra recorded the highest rainfall in Oman at 28mm between August 22 and 24. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR), the rainfall...

TAQAH: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, celebrated the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for the year 1448 AH the Wilayat of Taqah, Dhofar...

    MUSCAT: The Directorate- General of Traffic at the Royal Oman Police (ROP) stresses that reckless driving, drifting and stunt driving constitute serious legal violations as they endanger the...

MUSANDAM: The Directorate of Culture, Sports and Youth in Musandam Governorate has concluded the fifth edition of its summer programme following two months of sporting, cultural and youth activities...

Muscat: Dhofar Municipality, in coordination with the Directorate General of Labour in Dhofar Governorate, announced a wage support initiative for temporary establishments, private institutions and...

DUBAI: ​Iran's currency has dropped ⁠to ⁠a record low ‌of more ​than ⁠2,000,000 ​rials per ‌U.S. ​dollar, two websites tracking ‌the ​free ​market ‌rate showed ⁠on...

Port of Duqm has recorded growth in its Ro-Ro operations, handling 34,024 Ro-Ro units through more than 20 vessel calls up to August 2026, according to a press release. Of the total units handled,...

Muscat: The Seeb Primary Court has sentenced an Omani citizen (Shihab bin Ahmad bin Salim) to imprisonment and a fine after convicting him of offences related to indecent conduct, misuse of...

Muscat: Muscat Municipality completed its routine maintenance work and turned on the Muscat Sign on Al Jabal Street (Bausher-Al Amerat Mountain Road). Muscat Municipality had as announced the...

MUSCAT: Data obtained from the Supreme Judiciary Council indicates a growing Omanis getting married to foreigners. The total number of Omanis who married foreigners reached 7,719 over the past three...

MUSCAT: Astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers in the Sultanate of Oman have their eyes fixed on the southeastern horizon as it’s already time for star Canopus (locally known as Suhail) to appear in...

MUSCAT: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued a decision regulating the trade and use of used vehicle spare parts, on Wednesday. The decision applies to workshops, repair and maintenance...

Muscat: The Ministries of Education and Health have highlighted a set of specifications for school bags aimed at promoting students’ safety, comfort and proper weight distribution. According to...