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MUSCAT: While much of the Arabian Peninsula swelters under summer heat, southern Oman transforms into a misty, emerald escape each year. And this monsoon season, trekking in Dhofar has surged as...

MUSCAT: As many as 100 postgraduate researchers trained in advanced statistical analysis from Omani higher education institutions will be honoured at the closing ceremony of 5th Research Skills Forum...

MUSCAT: The newly formed Oman Animal Welfare Association (OAWA) will be organising community awareness programmes with the aim of spreading the importance of helping animals lead a better life when...

An attempt to explore the traditional connection between Iranian carpet weaving and Oman was showcased at an Iranian carpet weaving session organised by the National Museum in association with Al...

MUSCAT, AUGUST 16 Oman’s proposed mandatory electronic tax invoicing framework that will be implemented in phases from April 2027 is a bouquet of advantages to the businessmen in the country and...

The misty Dhofar, drenched in the Khareef, has been a hotbed for tourists from across the world since the season officially began on June 21, while sweltering summer is pushing everyone indoors in the...

MUSCAT: Marking a milestone in the care for children with special abilities worldwide, a Muscat-based educator who established a special centre for children in India has released a curriculum...

This is the first-ever organised trade mission from the Himalayan nation to the Sultanate of Oman and it represented 15 companies across 28 sectors. The delegation which aimed at strengthening...

MUSCAT: Torrential rains lashed affected various parts of the Sultanate of Oman over the weekend accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. Flash Floods, overflowing wadis and rockslides were...

MUSCAT: Fake travel apps, websites and bogus offers are on the rise as the majority of itineraries are done digitally. “In view of the increase in travel-related cyber scams, holidayers should...

MUSCAT: Trekkers, mountain climbers and rock hikers have been advised to take sufficient precautions when scaling heights in extreme temperatures, according to experts. Experts suggest that the key to...

A plethora of the Sultanate of Oman’s investment opportunities was showcased at the  Investors Meet held at Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) headquarters recently, bringing together...

MUSCAT: Nadhira al Harthy, Oman's national icon for fortitude and adventure, who passed away in an avalanche in Pakistan on Thursday, was laid to rest at the burial ground in Al Mudhairib...

Sufi music brought a sense of calm to Muscat on July 20 as audiences gathered for Ishq-e-Sufi 2026, an evening celebrating culture and international friendship. Organised by Muscat Sky Events, the...

Muscat: A caravan of 12 buses carrying more than 200 children with Down syndrome, along with their parents, volunteers and officials, embarked on a week-long journey from Muscat to Salalah and back,...

MUSCAT: The Dhofar International Film Festival will be held from September 6 to 9 at major theatres in Salalah, the Oman Film Society (OFS) has announced. The festival, open to both Omani and...

Costumes are bridges between generations and the sartorial embodiment of a nation can be the torchbearers of its authentic culture, tradition and the legacy. This is quite emphatic at the Tanzanian...

MUSCAT: The news about a proposed price hike in the LPG gas (cooking gas cylinder) from RO 3 to RO 3.300 or RO 3.500 is baseless and unfounded, according to Muscat Gas. Speaking to the Observer, a...

MUSCAT: Muscat Governorate has launched an intensive week-long training programme aimed at strengthening the leadership, innovation and public service capabilities of its employees as part of its...

MUSCAT: The Muttrah Cable Car project, known as the ‘Muttrah Teleferik’, has completed its safety runs successfully and is getting set for the grand launch soon, adding yet another reason to visit...