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MUSCAT: The Urbanism, Housing and Construction Exhibition and Conference and World Habitat Day 2026 celebrations opened on Monday at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has announced details of Oman’s hosting of World Habitat Day 2026 in partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat),...

MUSCAT: Al Sharqiyah North Governorate has launched the 'Green Legacy, Lasting Planting' greening project, the largest of its kind in the governorate, aimed at expanding green spaces and...

Oman’s electric vehicle ecosystem is entering a new phase with the introduction of electric vehicle charging service fees from October 1. This is aimed at regulating the market, providing clarity...

MUSCAT, SEPT 7 From the high mountain peaks where wild thyme grows naturally, an ambitious agricultural experiment has taken root in Wadi Al Sahtan, Wilayat of Al Rustaq, Al Batinah South...

More than four decades ago, the Observer (August 12, 1984) documented an important chapter in Oman’s social and rural development journey through a field report titled “Working for an Improved...

MUSCAT: Oman’s food security-related sectors recorded a 44-per cent development rate by the end of the first quarter of 2026, while more than 2,000 jobs were created during the period, underscoring...

As the global transition towards sustainable mobility gathers pace, electric and hybrid vehicles are giving motorists a wider choice of technologies focused on improving efficiency, reducing emissions...

AL BURAIMI: Al Zaroub area in the Wilayat of Mahadha is set to host Al Buraimi Governorate’s first integrated investment project dedicated to fruit production, with an investment exceeding RO...

SUHAR: Tropical fruit cultivation continues to gain momentum in Oman as more farmers demonstrate the adaptability of exotic crops to Oman's climate while creating commercially viable agricultural...

MUSCAT: Official operations of the Salalah Eye are set to begin on August 15, introducing a new leisure and tourism landmark in Dhofar Governorate as the Khareef season continues to attract visitors...

SALALAH: The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has stepped up its operational readiness for the Khareef Dhofar by implementing a comprehensive field response plan aimed at ensuring the...

The recent war on Gaza has produced a body of art that extends far beyond visual documentation. Rather than simply responding to catastrophe, these works seek to preserve what remains when cities...

MUSCAT, JULY 8 As the summer harvest season begins, farmers in Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan prepare for the annual Tabseel season, one of Oman’s oldest agricultural traditions that continues to preserve...

MUSCAT: Acts of vandalism and misuse of public parks and recreational facilities are driving up maintenance costs, reducing the lifespan of public infrastructure, and depriving communities of fully...

MUSCAT, JUNE 27 Mazoon Dairy is expanding its role as one of Oman’s key food security projects, combining large-scale dairy farming with advanced food manufacturing as the Sultanate of Oman seeks...

Muscat, June 16 The Government Communication Centre organised an awareness forum for influencers, content creators and news accounts holders with the participation of the Ministry of Transport,...

MUSCAT, JUNE 15 Hafeet Rail has reached a major milestone in the development of the Oman-UAE railway connection, announcing 40 per cent completion of the cross-border project, underscoring steady...

MUSCAT, JUNE 9 The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), represented by the Competition and Monopoly Prevention Centre, held a specialised two-day workshop to review the...

MUSCAT, JUNE 3 The Research and Innovation Authority (RIA) announced the nine qualifying projects to represent the Sultanate of Oman at the 67th edition of the London International Youth Science Forum...