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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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

MUSCAT, NOV 18As many as 30,799 people, comprising both citizens and expatriates, got themselves screened for diabetes and risk assessment at the 120 special centres over two days last week.The...

Dr Mahad bin Said Baowain, Minister of Labour, on Monday presided over the launch ceremony of the Qudrat digital platform, a national integrated system designed for national capacity building and...

KABEER YOUSUF MUSCAT, NOV 16Traditional souqs as well as the downtown shopping centres are in an upbeat mood as the nation is gearing up to celebrate its National Day. One of Oman's oldest...

MUSCAT: The Arabic version of the 'Unshook Till the End of Time', a book that covers many treaties between the Sultanate of Oman and the UK, including the one in 1800, will be launched on...

Researchers and specialists attending the “History of Haj and the Two Holy Mosques” Forum, organised by King Abdulaziz Foundation (Darah) in cooperation with the Ministry of Haj and Umrah...

MUSCAT: Oman shared its expertise and forward-thinking ideas at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), held in Barcelona, Spain, from November 4-6. The participation underscored Oman’s...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, will take part in the ‘History of Haj and the Two Holy Mosques Forum’, organised by the King Abdulaziz...

The use of electric bikes should be limited to certain areas and not allowed on main roads, as they pose dangers to both riders and others, according to the Royal Oman Police (ROP).There is a growing...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman represented by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs will take part in the ‘History of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques Forum’ organsied by the King Abdulaziz...