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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

MUSCAT: A plethora of traditional food stalls at Muscat Nights locations are attracting a large number of visitors who are given a first-hand experience of Omani cuisine and leave with smiles on their...

MUSCAT: The Association of Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities (AEICD) marked 25 years since its inception, celebrating a legacy of service, compassion, and measurable impact in...

MUSCAT: All Roads will lead to the Muscat Nights venues as the month-long extravaganza of culture, heritage, infotainment, cuisines from across the world, and fun and frolic was off to a colourful...

MUSCAT, DEC 31 Curtains will rise for a month-long extravaganza of culture, heritage, infotainment, cuisines from across the world, and fun and frolic that will enliven the nights of the new year...

MUSCAT, DEC 31 Funded by His Majesty’s Research Grant, a survey to assess and evaluate the costs and effects of road accidents on the nation using the TRACE (Tracking Road Accident Costs and...