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MUSCAT, OCT 6 Oman’s self-sufficiency rate in the food sector has reached 65.8 per cent, distributed across agriculture, fisheries, livestock, and food and beverage industries by the end of the...

Three agricultural cities are currently in the pipeline with the aim of achieving self-sufficiency and boosting national production, according to Dr Masoud bin Suleiman al Azri, Director-General of...

MUSCAT: The Cultural Library, under the Ministry of Information, now has a new website and mobile application offering services to the public for research and studies, according to the head of the...

MUSCAT, SEPT 27 The Dhofar mountain ranges have welcomed the arrival of Sarb, the spring-like season that follows khareef, bringing with it a vibrant bloom of indigenous flowers and refreshing...

All Royal Oman Police (ROP) services offered to expatriates are still carried out at the Al Qurum Command, while services to Omanis are shifted to Al Athaiba. Earlier, the Muscat Governorate Police...

The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) will screen two episodes of ‘Sons of Sindbad’ at the House of Musical Arts next to the Royal on September 29 at 6.30 pm. ‘Sons of Sindbad’ retraces...

A call for more community partnerships that translate the values of equity and equality into a tangible reality was made by the participants of the International Deaf Week and International Sign...

The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs has announced that online registration for the 1447 AH Haj season has begun on Tuesday and will continue until October 8. There has been an overwhelming...

Two student teams will represent Oman at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) international final, which brings together students from over 95 countries, to showcase innovative solutions in science,...

The Sultanate of Oman achieved a significant milestone by delivering its first locally made fishing vessel overseas, marking a momentous occasion in its maritime tradition and heritage. The FV Sea...

Oman is gearing up to welcome the first cruise liner of the season next month, marking the start of a period expected to inject fresh momentum into the economy. Each year, between October and early...

The Sultanate of Oman will welcome Mitchell Hutchcraft, who took a 12,000 km expedition to Mount Everest, the world's longest ever ascent from sea to summit. As part of his 'Limitless'...

Hundreds of sports enthusiasts and environmental lovers are expected to take part in the highly ambitious 'Strides for Nature Charity Run', an exciting new initiative dedicated to raising...

A delegation from the Omani Lawyers Association met with the Board of Directors of the Spanish Bar Association, the apex body of the lawyers practising in Spain, during its visit to the country. The...

Love conquers all — but what happens when the faces, voices and cherished memories of loved ones fade away? Alzheimer’s and dementia strip individuals of their connections to the past, leaving...

MUSCAT: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Sultanate of Oman have agreed to enhance the cooperation and development of capital markets and knowledge...

The Ministry of Labour has been diligent in identifying national competencies and substantiating them in response to the demands of the labour market, according to Sayyid Salim bin Musallam al...

Dr Siju George, an Orthodontist from Oman, was recently awarded two of the highest honours at Invisalign’s global recognition event, a recognition that specialists in the field aspire to achieve....

Tourists engaging in unwanted activities that damage nature at the fishing harbour have been a key focus of the second meeting of the Sea Traditions Committee. The meeting was chaired by Ahmed bin...

The aquaculture production in Oman touched a whopping 5,500 tonnes worth over RO 12.5 million in 2024. This was revealed during the Fisheries Investment Opportunities Forum, organised by the Ministry...