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MUSCAT, OCT 27 The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MoAFWR), in line with the implementation of the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 and the promotion of local and foreign...

MUSCAT, OCT 27 The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Oman, a professional body of the working architects, has successfully celebrated it’s a decade long professional excellence under the...

MUSCAT, OCT 24 Travellers on multi-sector journeys have been advised to check their flight status directly with their airlines before leaving for the airport and to watch for notifications of changes...

MUSCAT, OCT 20 The historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the UK on May 20 in London has been hailed as a milestone in the mutual relations between the Sultanate...

Expatriates living in the Sultanate of Oman, predominantly from India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, are celebrating Navaratri, the nine nights dedicated to prayers and the celebration of the victory of good...

MUSCAT, OCT 19 The fourth edition of the International Dates and Honey Exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, was inaugurated by Dr Said bin Hamad al...

The lights dimmed at Cinépolis, Oman Avenues Mall, last week, and for eight days, Muscat spoke in nine different languages — yet with one universal accent: cinema. As many as 19 movies and nine...

MUSCAT, OCT 18 The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, hosted on Sunday in Muscat the proceedings of the sixth session of the Members'...

The Italian Language Lectureship presentation will be held at the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) as part of the ongoing ‘Italian Language Week in the World 2026’, the annual initiative promoted by...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, is hosting the 6th Session of the International Date Council, with participation from several...

Omani women have immense opportunities to advance in education, leadership, digital technology and entrepreneurship while remaining rooted in their cultural identity and values, says Dr Azza al...

MUSCAT, OCT 13 ‘NEED a loan?’ If you see this advertisement on social media, beware. It could be a massive scam. Authorities in Oman have sounded a fresh alert against a new wave of loan shark...

MUSCAT, OCT 12 Gym-goers and weightlifters have been advised to avoid 'ego lifting', a practice of attempting to lift weights beyond one's capacity, which can lead to serious injuries...

Travel industry experts are urging travellers to make insurance an essential part of every trip, including short regional journeys, as airspace closures, medical emergencies, flight disruptions and...

MUSCAT: Calls are growing to keep the Muttrah Fish Market open through the evening, a move patrons, fishmongers, hoteliers say would boost local business, offer more flexible shopping for Muscat...

Arabian Sea humpback whale, mostly found off the coast of Oman, represents a distinct evolutionary lineage, supporting its potential recognition as a fourth subspecies of humpback whale, according to...

MUSCAT, OCT 8 Oman marked a notable presence on the international emergency medicine stage with the participation of an Omani doctor as an examiner at the prestigious Royal College of Emergency...

Before the oil discovery in the Arabian Gulf, Pearl diving was a central part of life and the only means of livelihood and today, it represents a captivating chapter in the maritime history of the...

MUSCAT, OCT 7 The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MoARA) has announced that a new air transport route has been adopted for transporting pilgrims from the Sultanate of Oman to the Holy Lands...

Muscat: When you meet Aathi, he does not look like a man who can tell your ATM PIN. Dressed casually at a cafe in Bausher, the renowned mentalist, who is in Muscat for his acclaimed show...