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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will join other GCC countries in marking the 38th edition of Gulf Traffic Week 2026, held under the theme 'Cross Safely', from May 3 to May 7. This year’s...

MUSCAT, APRIL 30The number of patients requiring liver transplants due to Liver Cirrhosis (LC) is increasing, thanks to the lifestyle, according to the Royal Hospital registry of liver patients.The...

MUSCAT, APR 29Wadi Shab resort, one of Oman's famous natural attractions known for its canyon scenery and fresh water pools, will be managed by Funun Company, a key player in Oman’s tourism...

MUSCAT: As many as 1,519 people detained for various minor financial offenses or non-criminal financial disputes across various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman were released through the ‘Fak...

MUSCAT: The Chinese Embassy in Oman, with the approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will be hosting a media symposium with the theme ‘Regional Peace’ on May 10.Senior officials from...

MUSCAT, APRIL 25A unified system for naming streets and numbering buildings will be in place soon as part of the National Addressing Project, which aims to establish a unique identity for the roads...

There are over 2,700 patients with kidney failure currently awaiting donors in Oman, according to reports from the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP). As of May 2025, more than 20,000 people...

MUSCAT: The blanket ban on exporting recyclable waste materials, fully implemented earlier this year, has supported local SMEs, according to the Environment Authority (EA).As a result of the ban on...

MUSCAT: The first flight carrying Haj pilgrims to the holy land will leave the Sultanate of Oman on May 23 and return home on June 12, according to the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs.Ahmed...