Oman to host Socca World Cup 2024 for first time
MUSCAT, FEB 20For the first time in Oman’s sports journey, the country will host the Socca World Cup 2024 from November 29 to December 7, to be held for the first time in the Middle East and Asia.As...
Oman to host Socca World Cup 2024 for the first time
Muscat: For the first time in Oman’s sports journey, the country will host the Socca World Cup 2024 from November 29 to December 7 to be held for the first time in the Middle East and Asia. As many...
Observer mourns demise of long-time colleague
Muscat: Shaji Varghese, an employee of the Oman Daily Observer for over three decades, passed away after a brief illness in his hometown, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, early on Monday.He was working as a...
2nd national student conference on Feb 21
The second national student conference which is aimed at providing a platform for undergraduate students to showcase their research endeavours, with the goal of promoting growth, collaboration, and...
Three-part documentary 'A House of Wonders' premiers today
The Ministry of Information will premiere 'A House of Wonders: Omani Presence in East Africa', a three-part captivating documentary on the historic relations of Oman and East Africa, at the House of...
Urgent appeal for reinstatement of NEET Exam centre in Oman
Parents of children studying in Indian Schools in Oman have submitted a mass petition requesting the reinstatement of the cancelled NEET examination centre in Oman to the Indian Ambassador to Oman at...
Exploring Oman deserts has become more accessible today
Sleeping under the stars, which play hide 'n seek with clouds moving fast in the vast expanse of the bluish sky, has been at the top of Natasha's 'to do list' for quite some time.Today, in Oman's...
Travel to UK made more economical for Omanis
MUSCAT: Omanis, along with other GCC nationals, can now make unlimited visits to the UK over a two-year period for just £10 starting on February 22, against the previous £30 paid through the...
Drowning incidents on the rise: WHO
The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has sounded caution to all parents out there to be more watchful of their children against drowning incidents especially whenever there is adverse...
'AI to rule the job market in no time'
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is up for a major revolution navigating its ethical dimensions, and understanding its profound implications on the future landscape of employment, the future buzzword of...
Timely alerts spare Muttrah Souq shopkeepers from losses
Shopkeepers in the Muttrah Souq, which always bear the brunt of heavy rains, were relieved on Monday as the traditional market remained shut on Monday as Muscat Municipality's weather updates.Most of...
A Journey from BBC Radio to Oman's Media Icon
Inspired by the voices of BBC radio during his formative years, this boy’s passion for news reading emerged at a young age. His talent for mimicry and modulation quickly garnered attention, leading...
Inclement weather: ROP, CDAA sound caution
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) and the Civil Defence and Ambulances Authority (CDAA) have urged precautions to pedestrians as well as motorists to be watchful of any water clogs, overflowing wadi and...
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) and the Civil Defence and Ambulances Authority (CDAA) have urged precautions to pedestrians as well as motorists to be watchful of any water clogs, overflowing...
‘Leap of Hope’ highlights need to protect Arabian leopards
International Arabian Leopard Day, a day dedicated to the critically endangered species to which the Sultanate of Oman is home, the first occurrence since February 10 was officially recognised by the...
Arabwood invites international film projects from Oman
Arabwood, the Origin-Oman nomenclature for regional films, has invited ambitious international projects from the filmmakers in the country to compete with the rest of the world in terms of quality and...
Family Hero Programme winners feted
Young Omani students, who were winners of the Oman Refco’s ‘Family Hero Programme’ were feted by Her Highness Sayyida Hujaija Jaffer al Said with awards and certificates of appreciation at a...
Visit Oman offers a slice of Oman to yearning Spanish visitors
Oman’s diverse landscape has once again proven to be the top attraction among yearning Spanish tourists at the 44th edition of Fitur, the annual International Tourism Fair held in Spain by IFEMA...
Oman observes 'Al Isra'a Wal Miraj'
The Sultanate of Oman is observing 'Al Isra'a Wal Miraj', which falls on the 27th day of the month of Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar, today (Thursday) and the message of the day is...
Duqm port ideal location for blue economy
Duqm is home for the largest multi-purpose fishing port in the Sultanate of Oman, which is 10 metres deep, consisting of 2 breakwaters that are 3.3 km- long, a 1.3-km fixed berth and 6 other floating...