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MUSCAT, JUNE 28 Drawn by Oman's breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage and ever-changing light, award-winning French photographer Emmy Culianez has spent the past five years exploring...

MUSCAT, JUNE 27 Satellite TV vendors are seeing their fortunes turn as the Fifa World Cup 2026 is progressing into knock-out rounds. The sales of new connections and recharges, which were dim in...

MUSCAT, JUNE 27 'Economic Partnerships for Mutual Prosperity', a joint meeting of the Oman and Nepal businessmen interested in enhancing bilateral relations between the two, ended on a...

Muscat: Inspire Oman, new initiative aimed at boosting Sultanate's investment clime and Oman’s tourism potential, was launched at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) on Tuesday....

MUSCAT, JUNE 23 Omani journalists, artistes and other media professionals were recognised for their excellence in their chosen fields at an event held under the auspices of Dr Mahad bin Said Baowain,...

The Oman Film Society (OFS), Oman’s main hub for training and developing filmmakers, showcasing Omani stories, and pitching Oman as a shooting destination besides representing the Sultanate in...

MUSCAT, JUNE 22 Over 400 patients who are the beneficiaries of the Zakat fund are expected to receive the free medical treatment at private hospitals this year, according to the Ministry of Awqaf and...

Diplomacy takes many forms, from formal meetings and trade agreements to cultural and environmental exchange. Russia’s “falcon diplomacy” combines all three, using the breeding, conservation and...

Electric vehicles are steadily gaining traction in the Sultanate of Oman, marking a significant shift in consumer behaviour and the country’s mobility landscape. What was once considered a niche or...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will experience the longest day today (Sunday), with approximately 13 hours, 35 minutes and 33 seconds long as the country is to witness the summer solstice and the...

MUSCAT, JUNE 16 Rudaina bint Amer al Hajri, President of the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Association, Board Member of Oman Hockey and Head of the Women’s Sports Committee at the federation, has been...

MUSCAT, JUNE 14 MUSCAT: The youth population across the GCC countries has reached approximately 23.5 million, accounting for 38.2 per cent of the total population, according to statistics released by...

MUSCAT, JUNE 15 The first Oman–Pakistan Friendship Association (OPFA) was formally launched on Sunday, marking a new step in strengthening the long-standing friendship, cooperation and cultural ties...

MUSCAT, JUNE 15 Twenty Indian crewmembers of the MT Jalveer tanker, which was involved in an incident off the coast of Oman last week, have safely returned to India following a coordinated rescue and...

Muscat: A team of 14 athletes along with their trainer represented the Sultanate of Oman and achieved a glittering success at the 1st World Yogasana Championship held in Ahmedabad, India from June 4...

Imagine a sunset at midnight and all the streets come alive celebrating the extended day and life takes on a lively, 24-hour rhythm!!! At midnight when one can only imagine pitch dark and life frozen...

MUSCAT, JUNE 10 With the Fifa World Cup is to begin on Thursday, Oman’s major cities are gripped by the football fever and hotels are rolling out dedicated fan spaces with giant screens, themed...

MUSCAT, JUNE 9 With northern Oman experiencing a slew of heatwaves, people have been advised to take precaution as experts warn of its occupational health hazards in the wake of the recent...

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...