Oman sends 22 trucks of winter aid to Gaza
MUSCAT: As many as 22 trucks carrying essential supplies for people in Gaza affected by extreme winter conditions and floods are set to leave Oman on Sunday, the Oman Charitable Organisation (OCO)...
Dynamos FC champions of Hyundai Ruwi Cup Season 3
MUSCAT: Dynamos FC emerged as the champions of the Hyundai Ruwi Cup Season 3 Sevens Football Tournament, a neck to neck battle held at the Al Shahil Stadium in Darsait recently.Organised by Friends of...
Deccan Eagles crowned DPL champions
MUSCAT: Deccan Eagles, captained by Dr Atif Hussain, were crowned the winners while Deccan Royals led by Rafeeq finished runners-up at the eighth Deccani Premier League Cricket Tournament final held...
'National campaign to raise awareness about climate risks' begins
MUSCAT: The 4th edition of the National Campaign to Raise Awareness on the Risks of Climatic Conditions and Tsunami Waves begins in Muscat today, organised by the National Emergency Management Centre...
National campaign on climatic, tsunami risks kicks off in Muscat
Sayyid Saud bin Hilal al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat patronised on Tuesday the 4th edition of the National Campaign to Raise Awareness on the Risks of Climatic Conditions and Tsunami Waves at the...
Veteran ISC chief Dr Satheesh laid to rest
MUSCAT: Dr Satheesh Nambiar, who served the Indian Social Club (ISC) for over three decades, was cremated on Sunday in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India, following a brief illness.A medical doctor by...
Global experts gather for Oman Stroke Conference
MUSCAT, DEC 6The Oman Stroke Society, in partnership with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, inaugurated the eighth edition of the Oman Stroke Conference, held from December 4–6 under the...
Crackdown looms on fake medicines
KABEER YOUSUF Oman is intensifying its crackdown on counterfeit and substandard medicines, with the Drug Safety Center (DSC) under the Ministry of Health reaffirming that every drug entering the...
Green volunteers clean up Bausher sand dunes
KABEER YOUSUFMUSCAT: Nearly 90 environmental enthusiasts from the Muscat Governorate, all part of the Oman Mountains Heroes Team, armed with grabbers and pickers to clean up the Bausher sand dunes...
Oman takes part in Fajr Intl Film Festival
MUSCAT, DEC 2The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Omani Film Society (OFS), participated in the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival held in Shiraz from November 26 to December 3, marking a...
Cliff Challenge highlights Oman's adventure tourism
MUSCAT, NOV 30As many as 67 climbers from 13 different countries, along with representatives from several tourism companies from Saudi Arabia and Lebanon took part in the ‘Oman Cliffs’ event in...
South Africa opens new consulate in Muscat
KABEER YOUSUF MUSCAT, NOV 30The newly inaugurated Consulate of the Republic of South Africa in Muscat is set to strengthen diplomatic, economic and cultural cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman...
New research guide launched at NUST
MUSCAT, NOV 29A comprehensive new book exploring the fundamentals of research — its purpose, methodologies, and practical application — has been launched at the School of Foundation Studies (SoFS)...
Direct Muscat–Beijing flights poised to boost Oman’s tourism growth
MUSCAT: Oman’s tourism sector is set for a major boost as the first-ever direct flights between Muscat and Beijing launch on Sunday, November 30 — a move expected to significantly increase inbound...
Oman-Russia trade relations show great interest
MUSCAT: The bilateral trade relations between Oman and Russia have been showing great growth trajectory and will grow in the coming years, says Aleksey Valkov, Deputy Director of the Roscongress...
Al Din Theatre festival begins today
MUSCAT: The fifth edition of the Al Din International Festival, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, will be held at the Oman Automobile Association from Monday till...
Expatriates join Omanis in National Day celebrations
MUSCAT: Hundreds of expatriates and their families in the Sultanate of Oman celebrated Oman’s National Day along with their Omani counterparts by organising special celebrations.Traders and workers...
Youths' brand of sandals blends tradition and utility
MUSCAT, NOV 22 Three youths have reimagined the traditional Omani footwear with a touch of modernity.Meet Yousuf bin Abdullah al Sinani, Ghassan bin Said al Athali and Hilal bin Saif al Yaarabi, who...
Safe, secure and strong
The Sultanate of Oman is one of the safest countries in the world. Reports from organisations like Gallup and Numbeo highlight its low crime rates and strong law and order institutions.According to...
Plastic substitute from fish waste developed
MUSCAT, NOV 19Six Omani youths have developed a prototype technology capable of converting fish waste into polymers that can serve as an alternative to conventional plastics. The initiative aligns...