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The Sultanate of Oman is one of the safest countries in the world. Reports from organisations like Gallup and Numbeo highlight its low crime rates and strong law and order institutions.According to...

MUSCAT, NOV 19Six Omani youths have developed a prototype technology capable of converting fish waste into polymers that can serve as an alternative to conventional plastics. The initiative aligns...

MUSCAT, NOV 18As many as 30,799 people, comprising both citizens and expatriates, got themselves screened for diabetes and risk assessment at the 120 special centres over two days last week.The...

Dr Mahad bin Said Baowain, Minister of Labour, on Monday presided over the launch ceremony of the Qudrat digital platform, a national integrated system designed for national capacity building and...

KABEER YOUSUF MUSCAT, NOV 16Traditional souqs as well as the downtown shopping centres are in an upbeat mood as the nation is gearing up to celebrate its National Day. One of Oman's oldest...

MUSCAT: The Arabic version of the 'Unshook Till the End of Time', a book that covers many treaties between the Sultanate of Oman and the UK, including the one in 1800, will be launched on...

Researchers and specialists attending the “History of Haj and the Two Holy Mosques” Forum, organised by King Abdulaziz Foundation (Darah) in cooperation with the Ministry of Haj and Umrah...

MUSCAT: Oman shared its expertise and forward-thinking ideas at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), held in Barcelona, Spain, from November 4-6. The participation underscored Oman’s...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, will take part in the ‘History of Haj and the Two Holy Mosques Forum’, organised by the King Abdulaziz...

The use of electric bikes should be limited to certain areas and not allowed on main roads, as they pose dangers to both riders and others, according to the Royal Oman Police (ROP).There is a growing...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman represented by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs will take part in the ‘History of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques Forum’ organsied by the King Abdulaziz...

MUSCAT, NOV 8The third edition of the International Women and Children’s Cinema Festival will be held in Muscat from December 15 to 18, the Oman Film Society (OFS) has announced.Film-makers from...

MUSCAT, NOV 2Real Betis Balompie, a Spanish football club which competes in the top tier of the Spanish League will be establishing an academy to mould young footballers from the Oman soil, according...

MUSCAT, NOV 2The 3rd International Dates and Honey Exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources from October 23 to 29 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition...

Following the Omani Youth Day which was celebrated with vigour and zest on Sunday, the youth stated that they are driven by ambition, purpose and vision, inspired by the renewed Renaissance. They have...

MUSCAT: Hundreds of athletes from over 61 countries including Oman and the UAE recently vied for the top positions of the Dhofar Municipality Ironman 70.3 championship which concluded with great...

Thousands of expatriates from the state of Kerala, in south India, warmly welcomed their chief minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, who was in town to attend the three-day Indian Community Festival (ICF), the...

Ahmed al Muqbali Advocates & Legal Consultants, an Omani law firm, has entered into a formal Memorandum of Understanding for a strategic partnership with MTS Legal from Kochi for cross-border legal...

MUSCAT, OCT 25The Turkish Maarif Foundation, which recently explored strengthening cooperation with the Ministry of Education through Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), is set to play a significant role...

MUSCAT, OCT 23Al Sharqiyah South Governorate will soon be home to one of the largest shrimp farms in the country, an MoU for which was signed on October 22, 2025, between the Ministry of Agriculture,...