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As climate change intensifies and water scarcity becomes a growing challenge, desalination has emerged as a vital solution, according to the experts attending Oman Water Week, Oman's largest gathering...

The demand for potable water in the Sultanate of Oman is increasing by over 20 per cent annually, and would need 290 MCM of domestic water in 2040, entailing an additional RO 377.2 million ($981...

MUSCAT: The 12th Fak Kurba Initiative has successfully secured the release of 999 financially distressed individuals since its launch before Ramadhan.This edition, launched on February 25, under the...

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MoHT) has invited tourists to experience the annual rose harvest season which has kicked off in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar in the Governorate of Al...

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued a warning about the potential hazards of open shuwa pits and barbecue grill fires, which are common during festival seasons as part of Eid traditions.The ROP is...

Road traffic accidents in the Sultanate of Oman during the holy month of Ramadhan have shown a drastic decline, thanks to the all-around efforts of governmental as well as non-governmental agencies,...

On a starry night in the historic city of Chiavari, artists and backstage supporters came in their full swing and witnessed yet another evening of a perfect amalgam of art, culture and above all, for...

MUSCAT, MAR 29Tailors, textile shops, and ready-made garment stores were bustling with customers on Saturday as people scrambled to find the perfect attire ahead of Eid al Fitr.Dressing in new and...

Just a few days remain before Eid Al Fitr and Oman’s traditional souqs, especially Muttrah Souq, along with a multitude of signature stores and malls are abuzz with shoppers. Commercial houses and...

All clinics, medical centres and polyclinics operating in the country have been urged to register on Dhamani insurance platform before March 31, as part of the 2nd wave of the 1st phase of the...

MUSCAT, MARCH 26Al Khonji Real Estate Development Company, Aqar, announced a significant milestone in the course of Aqar 2 which would redefine fine living in Oman, at the annual Ramadhan Iftar...

No festival in Oman is complete without the rich, aromatic taste of traditional Omani halwa. As Eid al Fitr approaches, expected on March 31, halwa makers across the Sultanate of Oman are already...

MUSCAT, March 23As Ramadhan enters its final ten days, believers across the Sultanate of Oman are intensifying their worship and prayers, seeking the Night of Power (Laylat al Qadr) — a night...

For many working women, Ramadhan brings added responsibilities, requiring efficient time management to balance work, home and social commitments while maintaining personal well-being.Experts emphasise...

Muscat: Omantel, Oman's first and leading integrated telecommunications services provider, has announced a partnership with TeKnowledge, a global leader in AI, customer experience, and cybersecurity...

MUSCAT: A major initiative to reduce food waste has been launched in Muscat Governorate, addressing the growing concerns over significant food waste, especially after Iftar and Suhoor gatherings...

MUSCAT: A football tournament against the growing menace of drug abuse and consumption of psychotropic substances across the world was conducted by some football lovers at the at the Gubra Football...

MUSCAT: The one-day symposium on economic and financial integration between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain held under the auspices of Dr Saleh bin Saeed al Masan, Under-Secretary of...

In China, Islamic culture has thrived and woven itself into the rich tapestry of Chinese society for over 1,300 years since its introduction.Today, more than 20 million Muslims from various ethnic...

MUSCAT: With the rise in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a surge in AI-powered attacks and the emergence of hyper-personalised, deepfake-driven threats, according to a report conducted in...