ROHM to screen 'Sons of Sindbad' on Sept 29
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...
Right to use sign language enhances empowerment
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...
Haj registration begins
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...
Students represent Oman at World Robot Olympiad finale, Singapore
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,...
First locally made vessel delivered
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 PORTS READY FOR SURGE IN CRUISE ARRIVALS
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...
Record-breaking adventurer to share his story in Muscat
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 expected to participate in charity run on Sept 20
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...
Omani lawyers explore Spanish legal aspects
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...
Alzheimer's on the rise
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...
Oman, Malaysia agree to enhance capital market growth
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...
Investing in local talents key to sustainable market
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...
Oman resident Orthodontist shines with double triumph at global awards
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....
Meeting addresses unwanted fishing activities
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...
Aquaculture output hits 5,500 tonnes at RO 12.5m
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...
Oman participates in Kazan International Film Festival
Oman is taking part in the 21st Kazan International Film Festival "Golden Pulpit", hosted by Kazan, the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, from September 5 to 9. A delegation headed by...
AI SET TO CHANGE OMAN'S CLASSROOMS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept; it is reshaping communication, creativity and work. Education experts say Oman’s schools must move beyond bans and quick fixes, and...
Expatriates to celebrate Onam on Friday
Muscat: Onam is the 'Harvest Festival of the south Indian state of Kerala and expatriate Indians in Oman, especially from the south of India, are celebrating Thiruvonam (the final day from the 10...
Tour package scam defrauds hundreds in Dhofar
Several residents of Dhofar have fallen victim to a large-scale scam by a fraudulent travel and tourism agency that promised luxury holiday packages at bargain prices before fleeing with collected...
854,540 children begin new school academic year
As many as 1,303 schools with 66,379 teachers welcomed 854,540 students of various classes from 1 to 12 across the country on Sunday, according to the statistics revealed by the National Centre for...