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MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) launched traffic safety campaigns across various governorates as part of the 38th edition of Gulf Traffic Week 2026, themed "Cross Safely".During the week-long...

MUSCAT: Oman generates approximately 20,000 to 69,000 tonnes of e-waste annually, with figures rising rapidly due to high consumption rates. According to a report by the Environment Authority (EA),...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MoARA) has urged all pilgrims to strictly adhere to the Haj permit system, emphasising that it is essential for ensuring the smooth movement of...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will join other GCC countries in marking the 38th edition of Gulf Traffic Week 2026, held under the theme 'Cross Safely', from May 3 to May 7. This year’s...

MUSCAT, APRIL 30The number of patients requiring liver transplants due to Liver Cirrhosis (LC) is increasing, thanks to the lifestyle, according to the Royal Hospital registry of liver patients.The...

MUSCAT, APR 29Wadi Shab resort, one of Oman's famous natural attractions known for its canyon scenery and fresh water pools, will be managed by Funun Company, a key player in Oman’s tourism...

MUSCAT: As many as 1,519 people detained for various minor financial offenses or non-criminal financial disputes across various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman were released through the ‘Fak...

MUSCAT: The Chinese Embassy in Oman, with the approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will be hosting a media symposium with the theme ‘Regional Peace’ on May 10.Senior officials from...

MUSCAT, APRIL 25A unified system for naming streets and numbering buildings will be in place soon as part of the National Addressing Project, which aims to establish a unique identity for the roads...

There are over 2,700 patients with kidney failure currently awaiting donors in Oman, according to reports from the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP). As of May 2025, more than 20,000 people...

MUSCAT: The blanket ban on exporting recyclable waste materials, fully implemented earlier this year, has supported local SMEs, according to the Environment Authority (EA).As a result of the ban on...

MUSCAT: The first flight carrying Haj pilgrims to the holy land will leave the Sultanate of Oman on May 23 and return home on June 12, according to the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs.Ahmed...

MUSCAT: During the last rains in March 2026, the Wilayat of Ibra received the highest amount of rainfall, as reported by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).In March, a significant weather system...

MUSCAT: Up to 80 per cent of cyberattacks conducted by online fraudsters were e-commerce scams, and over one million online banking accounts were compromised by infostealers last year, according to a...

Success often belongs to those who refuse to be limited by their circumstances and Amaan Shoaib Ahmed is a powerful example of that spirit. At just 7 years old, the Grade 2 student at Indian School Al...

MUSCAT: A negative HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) test certificate is required for Filipino nationals travelling to Oman under visa-free entry, according to airline sources.Oman Air said the...

MUSCAT: Scores of people joined Nadhira al Harthy, the first Omani woman to summit Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) and Sulaiman al Naabi, an Everest climber, to raise awareness on healthy living by hiking as...

MUSCAT: Hundreds of citizens and expatriates across Muscat and Salalah made use of public transport on World Public Transport Day, as Mwasalat marked the occasion on April 17 in collaboration with the...

MUSCAT, APRIL 15The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has cautioned the public about a fake website similar to the official one and video call scams involving impersonation of police officials. "We have noticed...

MUSCAT: Food poisoning cases in Oman have seen an uptick, with recent data highlighting an 82 per cent rise compared to 2023, according to data released by the National Center for Statistics and...