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When Nibras al Farsi was selected for semiconductor training, the field was largely unfamiliar to him. A communications and electronics engineering graduate from the University of Technology and...

'I left Europe behind for Dhofar’s Khareef — the nature, mist and rain make every moment of the journey worthwhile' - Farid bin Saad al Sharif, Tourist from Saudi Arabia Wadi Darbat in...

The National Museum, represented by the Bayt Al Greiza Department, has concluded the first edition of its summer forum "Al Samt Al Omani" on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, following two weeks of...

Along the coastline of Dhofar Governorate, Al Dahariz beachfront has emerged as a popular seaside destination, combining the beauty of the coast with modern recreational facilities. It attracts...

Saeed al Ghamari says a photographer never puts the camera down, not really, because a photographer’s eye stays with him all the time. It is the line he ends on, and in many ways it explains...

MUSCAT: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and Motegi Toshimitsu, Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs, discussed the friendly relations and cooperation between the two...

MUSCAT: Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority, in its August 2026 seasonal bulletin, forecast that rainfall in October is expected to be above the climatic average across Oman, following forecasts for the...

'By harnessing modern technologies, the youth are transforming heritage into interactive models that engage society, proving that staying rooted in identity is the true driver of innovation under...

In a country where fresh water has always been scarce, the idea of using water once and letting it go has become difficult to justify. Across Oman, a quieter shift is under way, one that treats water...

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...