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High in the cool mountains of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar, the annual rose season is drawing visitors to terraced gardens alive with colour, fragrance and tradition.For a few fleeting weeks between March and...

From the forts of Nizwa Fort to the turquoise pools of Wadi Bani Khalid and the breezy corniche of Muttrah Sea Road, Oman reveals itself not in a single moment but in layers — of land, culture and...

IBRI: Al Dhahirah Governorate witnessed a strong wave of community mobilisation, as volunteers, government agencies and private sector entities joined forces to address the impact of recent weather...

Iran deployed troops and offered a bounty as it launched a hunt for a US pilot whose jet Iranian media said had been downed by the Islamic republic's air defence systems on Friday.US Central...

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned on Thursday that the Middle East conflict risked spiralling into a wider war, as he called for an immediate halt to US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on...

SALALAH, MARCH 29A remarkable sighting in the lush hills of Dhofar has once again highlighted the region’s rich and often overlooked biodiversity. Cardiologist and wildlife photographer Dr S M Ziaul...

In Oman, where mountains meet desert and hospitality is woven into everyday life, British writer and former educator Kirsten Braund found not just a workplace, but a home that would shape her voice...

TEHRAN: US and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least 120 culturally or historically significant sites across the country since the start of the war, the head of Tehran city council's...

HAIMA: Al Wusta Governorate is strengthening its position along the path of government digital transformation through a range of strategic initiatives and projects that have contributed to service...

A deluge of weight-loss drugs is set to transform the global fight against obesity as India prepares to unleash low-cost generic versions of injections like Ozempic after a key patent expired.The move...

During Eid Al Fitr, as celebrations continue across Oman with family visits, shared meals and quieter moments of reflection, the festival takes on layered meanings for those who have lived between...

Stocks tumbled while oil prices pushed higher on Friday at the end of a turbulent week in which attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure rattled global markets and sparked fears of a global economic...

At Crowne Plaza Duqm, the rhythm of the Arabian Sea finds its way onto the plate, shaping a culinary narrative that celebrates both place and tradition. This Eid, Senior Sous Chef Ali Kaafarani...

TEL AVIV: A blast blew a crater in a hillside just inside Jerusalem's Old City on Friday, spraying debris across a road, after a warning of incoming missiles fired from Iran.Journalists at the...

Stocks dipped and oil prices steadied on Friday, at the end of a turbulent week in which attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure rattled global markets and sparked fears of an energy shock.US President...

LAMU, Kenya: Thousands of high-end cars being shipped from Japan and destined for Dubai have been dropped off on the Kenyan island of Lamu, port authorities said, as the Mideast war provides a boost...

Micron shares sank about 6 per cent on Thursday as ​the chipmaker's plan to ​boost capital outlay unnerved investors, taking the shine off another round of blockbuster quarterly earnings...

Birdwatchers in Dhofar were treated to two remarkable sightings recently, after a rare Common Kingfisher and the critically endangered Sociable Lapwing were documented in Salalah.Nature photographer...

MUSCAT: The Research and Innovation Authority has announced the opening of applications for the 13th edition of the National Scientific Research Award for 2026, with submissions accepted from March 15...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MoCSY) has launched the Excellence Competition for Libraries and Private Cultural Centres 2026 under the theme ‘Digital Innovation Award for...