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Muscat: On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, presided on Monday over a ceremony held at Al Mawlid Hall in...

Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received in Muscat on Thursday Motegi Toshimitsu, Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, the two ministers discussed...

MUSCAT: Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali al Harthi, Under-Secretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, met with Musa Kulaklıkaya, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Türkiye, at the...

IBRA: Several wilayats of Al Sharqiyah North Governorate witnessed moderate to heavy rains causing flow of several wadis, on Wednesday. The Wilayat of Ibra experienced moderate to heavy rainfall in...

Muscat: The Higher Education Admission Center at the Ministry of Education on Wednesday announced the results of the first admission round for the 2026/2027 academic year for General Education Diploma...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman will join nations around the world on Wednesday in observing World Humanitarian Day, reaffirming its active presence and enduring contributions to supporting humanitarian...

Muscat: The Environment Authority continues to monitor the repercussions of the vessel grounding incident near Al Qibliyah Island, part of the Al Hallaniyat Islands archipelago in the Governorate of...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, along with other countries, marks World Youth Day (WYD) which falls on August 12 each year. During the years...

PERTH: The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) Band secured first place overall in Category 4B at the World Pipe Band Championships held in Perth, Scotland. The band also claimed first place in the...

Muscat: The skies over the Sultanate of Oman are experiencing the annual Perseid meteor shower, which can be observed with the naked eye across various governorates, particularly from dark locations...

The size of the bottled water market in the GCC countries reached approximately USD 7.55 billion in 2024, continuing its growth at an annual rate of 11 percent, driven by increased demand for bottled...

MUSCAT: Acting in partnership with the Arab Open University, the Research and Innovation Authority (RIA) will organise the 5th Research Skills Forum from August 8 to 20, 2026. The forum will see the...

SALALAH: Public parks and gardens rank among the premier destinations attracting families and visitors during Khareef Dhofar Season, offering a diverse array of entertainment, educational, and...

AL BURAIMI: Al Buraimi Governorate witnessed rainfall of varying intensities leading to the flow of several wadis and affecting traffic on some roads, on Tuesday. Heavy rain associated with hail fell...

Kigali: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a written message to President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda, pertaining to the bilateral relations between the two friendly nations. The...

Al Jabal Al Akhdar: The harvesting of pomegranate trees began recently in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. The crop’s cultivation runs through the month of August...

SALALAH: Dhofar Municipality, in cooperation with the Projects, Tenders and Local Content Authority, organised an introductory meeting on the 'Takamul' project for government project and...

MUSCAT: The value of real estate transactions in the Sultanate of Oman rose 5.4 per cent year-on-year to RO 1.43 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by stronger property sales, although the...

MUSCAT: The official price of Oman crude oil for September delivery rose by $2.56 to $79.60 a barrel on Wednesday, up from $77.04 in the previous trading session. The increase follows recent...

LIWA: Construction of the Wadi Al-Zahimi Dam in Liwa has reached 50 per cent completion, with the RO 10.00 million project on track for completion in early 2027 as Oman steps up investment in water...