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MUSCAT: High in the rocky heights of Al Hajar Mountains, above 1,800 metres where the air is cooler and the landscape rugged, grows a tree that has witnessed more than a millennium of change. The Al...

'A significant portion of this water does not simply flow away. Instead, it infiltrates through fractures and porous rock layers, where it is naturally stored underground.' Al Muathir al...

AL JABAL AL AKHDHAR: Al Dakhiliyah Governorate has launched the Al Jabal Al Akhdhar Festival 2026, offering 45 days of cultural, entertainment and tourism activities aimed at enhancing the mountain...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MoAFWR) has opened the gates of Wadi Dayqah Dam in the Wilayat of Qurayat, Muscat Governorate, to release around 15 million cubic...

Oman is experiencing one of its hottest summers in recent years, with health professionals urging residents to adopt simple safety measures to stay protected during the peak heat season. The National...

MUSCAT: Nama Water Services has announced the completion of the third phase of its Training Linked to Employment programme, creating 303 new job opportunities for Omanis with contracted support...

Before Manal al Habsi learned to hold a pencil, she had already learned to see the world through an artist's eyes. As a young child, she would sit and gaze at the sky and clouds, not as a child...

MUSCAT: The State Council held its tenth session of the third ordinary term of the eighth council period on Tuesday morning at its headquarters in Al Bustan, chaired by Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah...

MUSCAT: When temperatures across Oman’s plains and coastal regions climb past 40°C each summer, a quiet migration begins. Families pack their cars and head upward — towards Al Jabal Al Akhdhar,...

MUSCAT, JULY 1 The Environment Authority on Wednesday marked the conclusion of an environment protection competition that saw the participation of more than 1,000 school students from different...

MUSCAT, JUNE 30 In the town of Afi, in the Wilayat of Wadi Al Maawil, beside Al Dabiyah Mosque, a tall jackfruit tree of (Al Fins) has stood for more than two centuries. It carries a deep piece of...

MUSCAT, JUNE 28 A smuggling attempt involving the rare Oman Spiny-tailed Lizard was foiled at Muscat International Airport, the Environment Authority confirmed, in cooperation with the Royal Oman...

MUSCAT, JUNE 24 The State Council held its ninth session of the third ordinary term of the eighth council period on Wednesday, chaired by Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah al Khalili, Chairman of the...

MUSCAT, JUNE 21 The Wilayat of Barka is witnessing growing momentum along its coastline, with the Al Muraisi waterfront project nearing completion, while Barka Marina stands as an integrated...

For many visitors to Oman, summer may appear to be a season defined by soaring temperatures and long sunlit days. For Omanis, however, the arrival of summer signals something far more meaningful: the...

A grape farm in Tanuf, a historic and scenic village in Wilayat Nizwa, has completed a successful first production season, pointing to fresh potential for grape cultivation as part of Oman’s...

MUSCAT, JUNE 8 A forum titled 'Translation and the Challenges of Conveying Contemporary Discourse', organised by the Literary Forum under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth at the...

As part of its efforts to strengthen water security and maximise the benefits of favourable weather conditions, the Sultanate of Oman has invested in artificial rain enhancement technology through a...

MUSCAT, JUNE 6 Oman 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...