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One of the key highlights of the report from the Public Prosecution for the year elucidated the nature of crimes in the country and the judicial progress in addressing them.The report cited theft,...

MUSCAT: Labour cases rose to 22,309 in 2025, against 12,407 in 2024, as bounced cheque cases shot to 10,482 against 9,699 the previous year, according to the Public Prosecution Department.The Public...

MUSCAT: The Chinese community in Oman, led by the Chinese Embassy in Oman, held a Spring Festival garden reception at the Diplomatic Club in Muscat on Sunday to mark the arrival of spring and the...

MUSCAT: Thousands of employment opportunities for Omanis are expected to emerge as a byproduct of Oman’s ambitious national space plans once the sector becomes fully operational, according to Andy...

MUSCAT: More than 500 members of Oman Krishikkottam, a community organisation dedicated to promoting organic farming, are set to showcase the fruits of months of labour at the Shahi Foods & Spices...

An exhibition of the Sultanate of Oman's unique tradition in silver is currently underway, drawing art lovers, diplomats and cultural enthusiasts at the Diplomatic Club.Named 'Silver — An...

 MUSCAT: With dozens of countries represented with their cultures, authentic cuisines, the Muscat Nights, which is due to get over by January 31, is depicting a global village with all its...

The Al Qurum Natural Park venue of the ongoing Muscat Nights witnessed dews of Qawwali music being showered on the packed crowd that braved the cold chill recently.The Sufi devotional music, which...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman expressed its sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the government and people of the French Republic, and to the families of the victims, following the capsizing of...

MUSCAT: The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated in Muscat with patriotic fervour and vibrant community participation, as the Embassy of India and the Indian Social Club (ISC) Oman hosted grand...

MUSCAT, JAN 24 More than 1.29 million customs declarations were processed in 2025, underscoring Oman’s progress in digital transformation under Oman Vision 2040 while maintaining high customs...

MUSCAT, JAN 22The Embassy of Japan has conferred the Order of the Rising Sun on Dr Suad al Mudhaffar, founder and principal of Azzan Bin Qais Private School, for her contributions to developing...

MUSCAT, JAN 22In an effort to allow less privileged children to experience Muscat Nights, the annual carnival of colours, heritage, traditions and global culinary delights, Muscat Municipality has...

MUSCAT: The right to a fair and free trial is the fundamental right of every individual, regardless of their differences, as stated by the Omani Basic Law, according to the Omani Lawyers Association...

MUSCAT, JAN 19Rare findings, including a collection of beads and bone fragments, along with inscriptions in South Arabian script and rock carvings, have been unearthed during archaeological surveys...

MUSCAT, JAN 18Abdulwahab al Busaidy, board member of the Oman Astronomical Society (OAS) and a passionate stargazer, has secured rights to a rare collection of videos from the Bristol Archives,...

Within the cool, starlit night at the Muscat Club, nestled between the Al Wadi Al Kabir mountains, the air warmed to the stomping rhythm of Indian singer Yumna Ajin, whose spellbinding performance...

MUSCAT: More than 600,000 visitors from around the world have visited the Muscat Nights venues since the event began two weeks ago. This diverse group includes nationalities from countries such as...

MUSCAT, JAN 14The Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science, on Wednesday, felicitated winners of the Sultan Qaboos Quran Competition in its 33rd edition, under the auspices of Shaikh Al...

MUSCAT, JAN 10Commemorating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of India, Oman will host the traditional Indian dhow INSV Kaundinya in its...