Bilateral relations between Oman and Azerbaijan expanding
Muscat: The bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and the Sultanate of Oman in trade, transportation, and logistics are rapidly expanding, and are further accentuated by the opening of the...
Eid shopping picks up at Muttrah Souq
MUSCAT: Foot traffic at the traditional Muttrah Souq leading up to Eid had been slow until the weekend, but since Thursday, the market has been vibrant with neon lights and colourful displays as...
Oman secures top 10 finish at Int’l robotics contest
MUSCAT, MAY 23 Oman has achieved a strong top 10 position at the 7th Codeavour International Competition focused on artificial intelligence, coding and robotics, held in Jakarta, Indonesia.Recognised...
THE HIDDEN DANGER IN WADIS
The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has issued a renewed warning against swimming in unsafe and undesignated water bodies, stressing that negligence around ponds, wadis, and open water...
Oman has great potential to convert EV chargers into solar
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has better potential to convert EV chargers in to solar, thus saving electricity while utilising the available solar energy, according to an expert.Speaking to the...
Oman honours Dr Thoms for role in building healthcare system
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman paid tribute to American physician Dr William Wells Thoms, widely regarded as a key figure in the development of the country’s early healthcare system, through a...
Oman girls ice hockey team enters Guinness World Record
MUSCAT: The Oman Committee for Skating Sports confirmed that the Sultanate of Oman’s participation in this year’s 'Global Girls Game' was officially recognised as part of the record for...
Sustainable project seeks to manage agricultural waste
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has successfully launched a new project to optimise the use of local resources by recycling agricultural and animal waste and...
Omani children display linguistic skills at ‘Chinese Bridge’ competition
MUSCAT: Students from Omani schools showcased Chinese language skills and a deep understanding of Chinese culture at the first 'Chinese Bridge' competition in Oman, held at the Oman Across...
Seeing the colours without sight
Photo exhibitions assume one thing, that you have eyes that work and get you the feel of the image that often takes your breath away. On the other hand, the display of a set of photos is becoming the...
Livestock markets come alive as Eid Al Adha nears
MUSCAT: With the month of Dhul Hijjah beginning (Monday), the livestock markets have come alive ahead of Eid Al Adha.To meet the high seasonal demand, Oman regularly imports hundreds of thousands of...
Hobbyists urge youth to take up farming
MUSCAT, MAY 12Farming enthusiasts in Oman gathered from various parts of the country to spread a unique message, 'Farming is life, and it begins with planting a seed', especially among the...
Scammers target online buyers
MUSCAT, MAY 9 As demand for rental properties continues to rise, online scamsters are increasingly targeting unsuspecting residents searching for flats, villas, and bed spaces across Oman through fake...
OCCI honours humanitarian worker
MUSCAT: The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) has felicitated Oman-based social welfare worker Syed Shaandar Ali Shah Bukhari in recognition of his significant humanitarian contributions to...
Stunned by 'People Factor', Italian artist duo recounts days in Oman
Smitten by the beauty of the land and temperament of its people, Italian duo Dr Luca Moretti and Dr Lucia Oliva are revisiting their years in the Sultanate of Oman through a forthcoming book inspired...
14,000 pilgrims from Oman to perform Haj this year
MUSCAT: Over 42,000 Haj applications were submitted for the 1447 AH season, of which 14,000 were accepted based on approved eligibility standards. All accepted applicants have completed their travel...
Oman confirms readiness for Hajj pilgrims ahead of 1447 AH season
MUSCAT: All 14,000 accepted applicants from the Sultanate of Oman have successfully finalized their travel procedures and requirements for the upcoming 1447 AH Hajj season, achieving a 100 percent...
ROP launches traffic safety campaigns across governorates
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...
E-waste surge poses growing environmental challenge
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),...
MoARA urges pilgrims to adhere to Haj permit system
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...