An expo on Oman's silver culture begins
An exhibition of the Sultanate of Oman's unique tradition in silver is currently underway, drawing art lovers, diplomats and cultural enthusiasts at the Diplomatic Club. Named 'Silver — An...
Global Village: Where the world is one family
MUSCAT: With dozens of countries represented with their cultures, authentic cuisines, the Muscat Nights, which is due to get over by January 31, is depicting a global village with all its...
The evening that showered Qawwali rains
The Al Qurum Natural Park venue of the ongoing Muscat Nights witnessed dews of Qawwali music being showered on the packed crowd that braved the cold chill recently. The Sufi devotional music, which...
Oman condoles with France as 3 tourists die in boat accident
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman expressed its sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the government and people of the French Republic, and to the families of the victims, following the capsizing of...
Indian Community in Oman marks 77th Republic Day with patriotic celebrations
MUSCAT: The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated in Muscat with patriotic fervour and vibrant community participation, as the Embassy of India and the Indian Social Club (ISC) Oman hosted grand...
Over 1.29m customs declarations processed in 2025
MUSCAT, JAN 24 More than 1.29 million customs declarations were processed in 2025, underscoring Oman’s progress in digital transformation under Oman Vision 2040 while maintaining high customs...
‘Order of the Rising Sun’ confers on educationist
MUSCAT, JAN 22 The Embassy of Japan has conferred the Order of the Rising Sun on Dr Suad al Mudhaffar, founder and principal of Azzan Bin Qais Private School, for her contributions to developing...
Hospitals provide festival cheer for children
MUSCAT, JAN 22 In an effort to allow less privileged children to experience Muscat Nights, the annual carnival of colours, heritage, traditions and global culinary delights, Muscat Municipality has...
‘Right to fair and free trial is the basic right of every person’
MUSCAT: The right to a fair and free trial is the fundamental right of every individual, regardless of their differences, as stated by the Omani Basic Law, according to the Omani Lawyers Association...
Rare archaeological finds unearthed at Wadi Tanuf
MUSCAT, JAN 19 Rare findings, including a collection of beads and bone fragments, along with inscriptions in South Arabian script and rock carvings, have been unearthed during archaeological surveys...
Omani secures rare videos from 1970s from Bristol Archives
MUSCAT, JAN 18 Abdulwahab al Busaidy, board member of the Oman Astronomical Society (OAS) and a passionate stargazer, has secured rights to a rare collection of videos from the Bristol Archives,...
Indian music sensation performs in Muscat
Within the cool, starlit night at the Muscat Club, nestled between the Al Wadi Al Kabir mountains, the air warmed to the stomping rhythm of Indian singer Yumna Ajin, whose spellbinding performance...
Over 600,000 visit Muscat Nights
MUSCAT: More than 600,000 visitors from around the world have visited the Muscat Nights venues since the event began two weeks ago. This diverse group includes nationalities from countries such as...
Winners of Sultan Qaboos Quran Competition feted
MUSCAT, JAN 14 The Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science, on Wednesday, felicitated winners of the Sultan Qaboos Quran Competition in its 33rd edition, under the auspices of Shaikh Al...
Oman to host traditional Indian dhow INSV Kaundinya
MUSCAT, JAN 10 Commemorating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of India, Oman will host the traditional Indian dhow INSV Kaundinya in its...
Shows that catch every eye
MUSCAT, JAN 07 Muscat Nights, the festival for all, is illuminating the night skies with bright and aesthetically choreographed displays at major venues as part of a month-long festival. The Muscat...
Woman, 2 children cycle from Suhar to Salalah to express gratitude
MUSCAT: In a rare and inspiring journey, a woman and her two children have set out on a long-distance cycling expedition from Suhar to Salalah to express their gratitude to Oman, the country they call...
Trekking woes: ROP, CDAA call for caution while hiking
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) and the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) have urged hikers to prioritise safety while venturing out on hikes or treks. The advice comes days after an...
ROP marks Police Day with cadet graduation, achievements
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) is celebrating the Police Day which falls on January 5 each year, with colourful celebrations and graduation of new officials to the force.With relentless efforts in...
High-level delegation to attend 1st Oman-Brazil Trade Forum
MUSCAT, JAN 4 A high-level delegation represented by top officials from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) will attend the 1st Oman-Brazil trade forum to be held in...