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The Sultanate of Oman will host the Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) 2022 in October this year. The event, to be held in October 2022, marks the 45th anniversary of the award, with a turnout of...

Sleep is one of the basics of a normal daily routine. Experts say that a person must sleep six to eight hours a day so that he can regain his activity and strength for the continuity of life. However,...

The tourism sector has contributed 2.4 per cent to the state GDP in 2021, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The Sultanate of Oman aims to raise the tourism...

One of the most important factors of individual and family stability is having a savings culture that ensures financial stability, the ability to meet the necessary living needs, and provides a safety...

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has alerted amateur weather forecasters and social media users against publishing inaccurate and fake forecasts and warnings related to weather conditions...

A number of the wilayats witnessed heavy rains and the flow of wadis in the past few days, which caused material damage as a result of water entering into homes. Some families were reported to be...

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, approved two new Bachelor Degree programmes for outstanding students. The first is the Applied Sciences (STEM) programme and the second is...

In the Middle East countries, including the Sultanate of Oman, it is common to be exposed to the sun all year round. The sun is the main source of ultraviolet rays, as it emits long ultraviolet waves...

If you think Covid-19 is gone for good and if you have dropped the guard against the coronavirus, you are mistaken. The super contagious BA.5 variant is fuelling a fresh surge in infections in Europe...

To boost tourism and diversify sources of national income in the Sultanate of Oman, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued the first model certificate for hot air balloons in the country in line...

With Eid al Adha round the corner, citizens and residents of the Sultanate of Oman are getting ready to buy the Eid sacrifice. The authorities concerned have called upon everyone to take precautions...

Eating processed foods and bakery products containing trans fats or hydrogenated oils increase bad cholesterol levels and boosts the risk of heart diseases, one of the world’s leading causes of...

Digging of unlicensed wells attracts a fine of RO 2,000 and imprisonment for one year, warn officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. The warning comes amid seizure of...

Onsor Technologies, a subsidiary of Oman Information and Communication Technology Company, has won the second place (runner-up) in the modern device category in 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year...

The Sultanate of Oman and the Arab Republic of Egypt have enjoyed historical and economic relations for more than 3,500 years. In modern times, these relations have opened up to bilateral trade that...

Omani sea ports ranked first in terms of the value of the Sultanate of Oman’s exports to other countries in 2021. With 86 per cent of export goods handling, Mina al Fahal emerged as the perfect...

The State Budget’s public revenue registered an increase by 29.6 per cent reaching RO 11.195 billion at the end of 2021 compared to the approved budget of RO 8.640 billion. The rise is attributed to...

Thanks to the Royal Directives, citizens are relieved over the fuel prices as they were feeling the pinch of sharp fluctuations in the price. The fuel prices, as per the directive, would be fixed as...

The Governorate of Dhofar geared up to receive tourists during the khareef season, which is characterised by tropical weather and moderate temperatures, making it a destination for visitors and...

• Target to distribute 23,000 plots in 2022; 8,000 already distributed. Urban planning meant to balance elements of development • Drafts of laws on Real Estate Development, Unified Addressing...