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Besides the Oman National Team, seventeen teams from across the world have been selected to vie for the 12th edition of the Tour of Oman cycling championship which is to be held from Feb 11 to...

The Muscat Nights, the annual festival of fun, entertainment and cultural exchange, is in full swing. With the festival ending on February 4th, the organisers are leaving no stone unturned to ensure...

A professional tennis coach residing in the Sultanate of Oman is all set to play at the International Tennis Federation (ITF), at the 5 days tournament in southern Indian state of Kerala from February...

Publishers, bookstores and those who deal in e-learning packages have shown far better interest in the 27th edition of the Muscat International Book Fair (MIBF) than in previous editions.Nearly three...

The countless needs of a wedding, a gamut of do's and don'ts, and the multitude of things to do once the date is fixed for that 'big day' seem to be strenuous.However, come the 'Bride Show', the...

The Public Prosecution Department will hold its annual conference on Tuesday at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC). This year’s conference is themed “In the name of society”.The event...

An interactive exhibition highlighting the challenges and potentials of the global energy transition and its impact on society and politics began at Bait al Zubair on January 16. It will come to an...

After a day's pause due to inclement weather, the Muscat Nights is back with more action-packed activities, rides and e-games meant for the young at heart. The venues are perfect for those who love...

In an attempt to help deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) people empower for get better employability, the first Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Forum was held under the auspices of Shaikh Nasr bin Amer al...

The Sultanate of Oman will host the Fourth International Arab Film Festival, Cinemana, for the second time in a row at two locations, Muscat and Musandam, from February 3 to 8, according to the...

With adrenaline-rushing rides and games at entertainment avenues, the Muscat Nights has many attractions for youths, just as families call it a 'complete family festival.'Stand-up comedy shows,...

Members of the Muscat Quilt Guild, a group of women with artistic and leadership skills, weaved a king-size quilt and donated RO 3,000 to the Omani Cancer Association (OCA) to support the voluntary...

As a mark of tribute to Sufi poet Jalaluddeen Rumi, the 2nd edition of Bait al Zubair Sufi Music Festival began at the Shangri-La Barr al Jissah Resort on Monday.Syria's Shaikh Hamed Dawood Group paid...

Fans of Amr Diab, the Guinness World Record holder for his soul rendering music, had a musical extravaganza when their favourite singer transcended them on a journey comprising a medley of his songs...

A steady stream of visitors was seen at all four venues of the Muscat Nights on Sunday. Known earlier as Muscat Festival, the footfall at the Muscat Nights has witnessed an increasing trend on the...

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has lauded the Sultanate of Oman for steps to ensure food security in the country. "The steps are way ahead," it said.Speaking to the Observer on the...

MUSCAT: Oman's treasure trove of rich heritage and culture were in sharp focus at the Muscat Nights, a celebration of diverse cultural spectrum, fun and frolic at the four major venues.The 17-day long...

MUSCAT: As many as thirty cruise liners are scheduled to call at the ports of Oman namely Port Sultan Qaboos in Muttrah, in Khasab and Salalah in 2023 carrying a large number of passengers en route to...

Indian playback singer Manjari will be the guest of honour at the Indian Social Club Oman’s Open Music Competition grand finale to be held on January 27 at the Oman Auditorium of Al Bustan Palace, A...

The Muscat Nights festival officially began on Thursday, drawing families from all over the Sultanate of Oman to its four main venues: Qurum Natural Park, Naseem Gardens, Oman Convention and...