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Pilgrims from the Sultanate of Oman have been told to use the Nusuk platform while performing Umrah or Haj. Nusuk, launched by the Saudi Tourism Authority in 2022, helps the pilgrims to create...

Touched by the hassles that children face in sourcing books and various other academic resources, a young expat has come out with an app where one can freely exchange books and other study materials...

Preparations for Haj are currently underway as the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs began talks with the competent authorities in Oman as well as in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.A coordination...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman have won fourth place out of 11 countries participating in the recently held AlUla Camel Cup 2024 held under the auspices of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al...

Muscat: As many as 35 bikers from France are on an adventurous ride across the Arabian Peninsula and are currently in the Sultanate of Oman exploring the unexplored as well as the known secrets of the...

Ways to design for human well-being in future and how well we can make use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in preserving national identity were two subjects in focus at the Design Muscat 2024, an...

Oman and the United Arab Emirates have 22 world heritage sites combined together, according to the statistics revealed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.Both...

A four-day intensive conference packed with workshops, brainstorming sessions and consumer awareness programmes, will be held as part of the Oman International Food Safety and Qualities Conference at...

The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, is taking part in the three-day Umrah and Ziyarah Forum in Madinah under the auspices of Salman bin Sultan al Saud,...

Smitten by the hospitality of the people of the Sultanate of Oman, an Iranian family is on bicycles exploring the innate beauty and experiencing the warmth of welcoming people across the country.The...

All travelers to Sri Lanka must carry an e-visa for entry, according to a statement from the Sri Lankan Embassy in Muscat.The island nation had earlier discontinued the previous visa scheme,...

With vast seafront area and projects overlooking the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, the Sultanate of Oman has a great potential to develop water metro taxi service capitalising on the increasing...

MUSCAT: As many as 16 football teams from across the country will keep the ball rolling at the whistles on Wednesday and Thursday at the Basher Club Stadium, thanks to the first of its kind ‘Soccer...

MUSCAT, APRIL 21Oman began digitiation march much earlier than many in the region and is on the right track in terms of digitizing the economy at par with the Vision 2040 which envisions a digital...

People joined hands with the Civil Defence and Ambulances Authority (CDAA), the Royal Oman Police (ROP) and Muscat municipality in removing the debris and cleaning the premises that were devastated by...

Whether you are a passionate farmer or a novice wondering how to cultivate fruits and vegetables for one's own needs, a group of people will support you with seeds, fertiliser and expertise.Meet the...

Hundreds of commercial outlets in the traditional Muttrah Souq remained closed on Wednesday as the gushing water in the aftermath of the Tuesday rains made passage into the paved souq near to...

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) existing between the College of Banking and Financial Studies (CBFS) and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) has been renewed for a...

Taking preventive measures against flash floods can alleviate the depth of damages, as they are swifter, unpredictable, dangerous and happen within a short time, according to experts.While developing...

The Sultanate of Oman bade adieu to the children who lost their lives to flood floods on Sunday as prayers and condolences poured in from different corners of the society.Dr Ahmed al Budhaini,...