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MUSCAT, JUNE 6Oman is accelerating its electric mobility ambitions through expanding charging infrastructure, rising electric vehicle (EV) adoption and strategic investments in battery-related...

From regulating climate and storing water to shaping agricultural villages and local traditions, Oman’s mountains play a role that extends far beyond geography.Between the towering peaks of Jabal...

MUSCAT, JUNE 2Oman Arab Bank (OAB) hosted a media briefing to celebrate the successful listing of its $400 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bond on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), marking a...

As Eid Al Adha approaches, Omani homes begin to revive cherished traditions that generations have preserved year after year — from the aroma of Omani coffee and halwa to the warmth of family...

MUSCAT: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Riyada) continued its "Business Environment - Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM)" workshop on Tuesday, focusing on themes related to...

MUSCAT: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority organised a workshop titled “Business Environment – Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM)” on Monday. The workshop brought together...

As summer temperatures continue to climb across Oman, movement is slowly returning to some of the country’s quieter natural spaces, with reptiles emerging in valleys, on farms, and in shaded terrain...

MUSCAT, MAY 14Khoula Hospital launched a spinal endoscopy device at its Day Care Surgery Building and signed an agreement to fund cochlear implant operations for hearing-impaired patients at Al Nahdha...

Muscat: The Ministry of Education (MoE), in collaboration with UNICEF, unveiled the evaluation report of the Child-Friendly Education Initiative at an event held at Grand Millennium Muscat. This marks...

MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash’shura discussions on Monday continued focusing on the statement delivered by Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, that saw...

MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash'shura on Sunday hosted Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, during its regular session of the third annual sitting of the...

MUSCAT: Attention is increasingly turning to the next phase of Oman’s food and water security development, with growing focus on improving resource efficiency, accelerating the adoption of modern...

MUSCAT, MAY 9Qurayat’s mango season has attracted significant public attention this year, with strong visitor turnout and rising consumer demand underscoring the wilayat’s growing reputation as...

Across Oman’s rugged mountains, winding valleys and expansive coastal plains, wadis quietly shape the environmental heartbeat of the nation. Often seen merely as seasonal waterways that awaken after...

MUSCAT: The National Museum, represented by its Learning Centre and in cooperation with the Embassy of the Italian Republic in Muscat, on Sunday organised an event titled 'Italy and Oman:...

MUSCAT, APRIL 30The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Riyada), in cooperation with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, organised a dialogue session titled 'Opportunities,...

MUSCAT: The State Council reinforced its approach to media openness and direct engagement with press and media institutions through a media forum held under the theme 'Vision, Communication,...

In a two-day artistic experience at Al Afaq Private School in Nizwa, the “Rozan” exhibition opened a wide window onto the creativity of students from across all school levels, presenting a space...

The 11th School Theatre Festival was launched on Monday evening, April 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm, under the theme “Rooted Values... Creative Generation”, at Dohat Al Adab School Theatre, under the...

MUSCAT: Agritourism is gaining increasing attention in Wilayat of Al Hamra, particularly in the village of Misfat Al Abriyeen, where traditional farms and heritage landscapes are attracting both local...