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MUSCAT: The visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to the Sultanate of Oman represents a significant milestone in...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MoARA) has managed an investment portfolio exceeding RO123 million for orphans’ and minors’ funds while supporting 31,642 families through 66...

The Ministry achieved several milestones in 2025, and most notably it has been managing the investment portfolio of orphans' and minors' funds with a value exceeding RO123 million and an...

MUSCAT: Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced the launch of the 2025 Security Research Competition, reinforcing its commitment to advancing scientific research in the security field and strengthening...

Oman witnessed a whopping number of 46,000 visitors from different walks of life at Al Mouj Muscat where a unique display of cultural integration of Oman and Russia was held, reaffirming Oman’s...

KABEER YOUSUF MUSCAT: The British Omani Society hosted the launch of the book titled 'A Journey to Arabia Felix', chronicling a 30-day expedition of Mark Evans across the Sultanate of Oman,...

MUSCAT: The Haj pilgrims from the Sultanate of Oman will have ample time for preparations and to fulfil the government formalities as Saudi Arabia began the issuance of visas this week, according to...

MUSCAT: More AI-powered cameras are being installed to catch seat belt violations as well as speed and other traffic violations, as part of the Royal Oman Police's (ROP) upgradation of traffic...

MUSCAT: The holy month of Ramadhan, expected to arrive in the third week of February, teaches humanity important lessons in safety, discipline, compassion and responsibility, according to scholars....

One of the key highlights of the report from the Public Prosecution for the year elucidated the nature of crimes in the country and the judicial progress in addressing them. The report cited theft,...

MUSCAT: For the first time in Oman, LEO Development announced a strategic Partnership with Rove – the Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding JV - to bring lifestyle hospitality to Oman. The...

MUSCAT: Labour cases rose to 22,309 in 2025, against 12,407 in 2024, as bounced cheque cases shot to 10,482 against 9,699 the previous year, according to the Public Prosecution Department. The Public...

MUSCAT: The Chinese community in Oman, led by the Chinese Embassy in Oman, held a Spring Festival garden reception at the Diplomatic Club in Muscat on Sunday to mark the arrival of spring and the...

MUSCAT: Thousands of employment opportunities for Omanis are expected to emerge as a byproduct of Oman’s ambitious national space plans once the sector becomes fully operational, according to Andy...

MUSCAT: More than 500 members of Oman Krishikkottam, a community organisation dedicated to promoting organic farming, are set to showcase the fruits of months of labour at the Shahi Foods & Spices...

An exhibition of the Sultanate of Oman's unique tradition in silver is currently underway, drawing art lovers, diplomats and cultural enthusiasts at the Diplomatic Club. Named 'Silver — An...

  MUSCAT: With dozens of countries represented with their cultures, authentic cuisines, the Muscat Nights, which is due to get over by January 31, is depicting a global village with all its...

The Al Qurum Natural Park venue of the ongoing Muscat Nights witnessed dews of Qawwali music being showered on the packed crowd that braved the cold chill recently. The Sufi devotional music, which...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman expressed its sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the government and people of the French Republic, and to the families of the victims, following the capsizing of...

MUSCAT: The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated in Muscat with patriotic fervour and vibrant community participation, as the Embassy of India and the Indian Social Club (ISC) Oman hosted grand...