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MUSCAT: Emulating the world-class flower festivals from across the globe, Oman’s first flower festival will kick off as part of the Muscat Nights Festival organised by Muscat Municipality, which...

Oman has 191 water dams with a total storage capacity of 357.7 million cubic metres, according to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.These dams have stored...

MUSCAT: Banks in Oman have urged their customers to get their currencies which are about to be banned by December 31, 2024 in exchange of the valid currencies as the earlier ones would stop to be...

Expatriates and citizens of the Sultanate of Oman united recently for a vibrant family gathering celebrating Oman's spirit of inclusivity, warmth, and its journey towards progress in Wilayat...

Winners of the year-long Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition Award, instituted by the Diwan of Royal Court and the Sultan Qaboos Centre for Culture and Science, will be announced on Sunday at the...

MUSCAT, DEC 3A group of 13 passionate riders rode from Al Qurum roundabout to Al Mouj roundabout and back last month, sending out strong messages of healthy living commemorating Oman’s 54th National...

The Belgian Foreign Trade Agency (BFTA), a public institution that collects, processes and disseminates statistics related to foreign trade at the national and international levels, has ranked the...

MUSCAT: The bilateral relations between Oman and Belgium are poised for greater heights, with both sides aligning for strategic partnerships and programmes aimed at enhancing better investment...

The safety of children on school buses remains a significant concern in the Sultanate of Oman, with recurring incidents highlighting the risks involved. Despite calls for greater attention to this...

MUSCAT: Moza al Hasani, a former driving instructor, has become the first Omani female school bus driver in the Indian School System, marking a significant milestone in the national women empowerment...

Many participants were previously unfamiliar with the diverse hues of a painter's palette or the various artistic mediums available to them, but they gained invaluable firsthand experience at a recent...

MUSCAT, NOV 28As many as 50 climbers, trekkers and hikers experienced the rocky mountains of the Sultanate of Oman when they flew in for the Oman Cliff Classic which was held on November 22 and 23....

The Sultanate of Oman has always been a friend in need for Türkiye, providing support when it is needed most. According to the Embassy of Türkiye in the Sultanate of Oman, these relations transcend...

The Sultanate of Oman has over 36,000 endowments valued at more than RO 14 million, making it one of the largest in the region, according to the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs.In addition,...

MUSCAT: As winter envelops Oman, the charm of the cold season draws people outdoors, with camping under the starlit skies becoming a beloved tradition.By mid-November, the nation began transitioning...

MUSCAT: School children from the Sultanate of Oman, currently on a Nasa mission, celebrated the country’s 54th National Day at a colourful ceremony held at the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Centre in...

The recently formed Omani Haj Mission for the year 1446 AH met with representatives of Haj and Umrah companies accredited in the Sultanate of Oman. They reviewed the most important developments of the...

Commemorating the 54th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) organised an awareness campaign entitled 'Elderly Health' with the aim of providing better care...

Since 2020, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has reached impressive milestones under the guidance of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said, the Supreme Commander of the country’s armed forces....

Oman’s extensive efforts to improve its labour market have come to fruition. In 2023, around 854,000 Omanis found employment in the public and private sectors, representing a 6.4% increase from the...