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Public health experts have called for stronger legislation and stricter enforcement to curb tobacco consumption among youth, warning that smoking continues to claim more than eight million lives...

Russian political philosopher Alexander Dugin has praised Oman’s balanced approach to international affairs and its continued efforts to promote peace and dialogue in global conflicts. Speaking to...

An Omani author has published a new book addressing the integration of government electronic systems in the Sultanate of Oman, highlighting its importance, implementation challenges, and factors...

St PETERSBURG: The 29th edition of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), engaging over 130 countries in various brainstorming over 4 days, began at the ExpoForum Exhibition and...

KABEER YOUSUF MUSCAT, JUNE 3 Youth should be given value-oriented training and awareness from the childhood onwards so that their inclination towards drugs and psychotropic substances can be minimised...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has announced a ban on mid-day work for labourers who work at construction sites and other open-air areas exposed to high temperatures from today (June 1), as the...

MUSCAT: Dr Amira al Raidan, Supervisor for Drug Awareness and Training at the Prevention Committee of the National Committee for Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, has been selected to participate...

MUSCAT: Bilateral relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Sultanate of Oman are witnessing rapid expansion across trade, transport, and logistics, supported by growing political...

While Omani citizens and government employees continue to benefit from free healthcare at public institutions, concerns are mounting among sections of society over the rising cost of medicines and...

When summer in Oman turns the valleys into ovens, the mountains still know how to breathe, but a village in Rustaq, with mercury ranging between 25 to 27 degree Celsius, is offering a perfect escapade...

MUSCAT: With Eid Al Adha holidays on, domestic tourist sites in Oman are expected to have a field day, while vendors and ancillary service providers are all set to welcome tourists not just from the...

Muscat: The Namat School Competition and Capacity Building Programme, one of the major environmental education initiatives of the Environment Society of Oman (ESO) in partnership with the Ministry of...

Muscat: The bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and the Sultanate of Oman in trade, transportation, and logistics are rapidly expanding, and are further accentuated by the opening of the...

MUSCAT: Foot traffic at the traditional Muttrah Souq leading up to Eid had been slow until the weekend, but since Thursday, the market has been vibrant with neon lights and colourful displays as...

MUSCAT, MAY 23 Oman has achieved a strong top 10 position at the 7th Codeavour International Competition focused on artificial intelligence, coding and robotics, held in Jakarta, Indonesia....

The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has issued a renewed warning against swimming in unsafe and undesignated water bodies, stressing that negligence around ponds, wadis, and open water...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has better potential to convert EV chargers in to solar, thus saving electricity while utilising the available solar energy, according to an expert. Speaking to the...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman paid tribute to American physician Dr William Wells Thoms, widely regarded as a key figure in the development of the country’s early healthcare system, through a...

MUSCAT: The Oman Committee for Skating Sports confirmed that the Sultanate of Oman’s participation in this year’s 'Global Girls Game' was officially recognised as part of the record for...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has successfully launched a new project to optimise the use of local resources by recycling agricultural and animal waste and...