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Under the auspices of HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, Musandam Governorate on Monday launched the promotional campaign for the ‘Musandam Winter...

Bidiya in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate hosted the 17th Poetry and Folk Heritage Forum, bringing together poets, researchers and enthusiasts of traditional Omani arts to celebrate the Sultanate’s...

MUSCAT, OCT 26 The winners of the 2026 Media Excellence Awards were honoured at a ceremony organised by the Ministry of Information at its theatre on Monday, under the auspices of Dr Madeeha bint...

MUSCAT, OCT 26 The 14th Middle East Strategic Communications Conference (MESTEC 2026) began in Muscat on Monday, bringing together experts in media and communications from Oman and abroad to discuss...

MUSCAT, OCT 20 The Oman University Programming Contest 2026 began at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) on Tuesday, bringing together 48 teams and 144 contestants to compete in programming and...

MUSCAT, OCT 19 A seminar on developing a comprehensive and unified social protection system in Oman opened on Monday, bringing together officials, academics, researchers and specialists to examine the...

FOR Azza bint Hamdoon al Maskari, a successful career is measured not only by professional achievements but also by the impact made on people and institutions. Through her work at Petroleum...

El Niño, a natural climate phenomenon originating in the tropical Pacific Ocean, can influence weather patterns and marine ecosystems worldwide. Changes in sea temperatures and marine productivity...

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...