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NIZWA: A passion for natural products has become a successful business. Shafiqah al Omairi, founder of Shatha Soap, specialises in handmade natural soaps from the plants of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar....

MANAH, JULY 7 Al Dakhiliyah Governorate and Sports Makers Company launched the Sports Season 2026-2027, which will run from August 2026 to February 2027, during a ceremony held at the Oman Across...

NIZWA: The Omani Center for the Regulation of Organ and Human Tissue Donation and Transplantation (OROHTDT), under the Ministry of Health, has made significant progress in organ donation efforts...

What began as a modest community initiative in Baldat Al Yemen, in Izki, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, has grown into one of Oman’s emerging heritage destinations, where tourism, culture and community...

MANAH: The Mango Festival held at the Municipal Park in the Wilayat of Manah concluded its two-day programme last week, organised by Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, represented by Al Dakhiliyah...

MUSCAT: As temperatures rise across the Sultanate of Oman during the summer season, Eastern Mountain in the Wilayat of Al Hamra is attracting visitors seeking cooler weather and outdoor experiences,...

NIZWA, JUNE 29 Construction of the Al Dakhiliyah Boulevard project in Nizwa has reached 60 per cent completion, marking significant progress on one of the governorate's largest integrated urban...

MANAH, JUNE 24 Al Dakhiliyah Governorate has unveiled its “Afaq” Strategy (2026-2030) alongside 282 development and investment projects valued at more than RO 92 million, during its Annual Media...

NIZWA, JUNE 24 Al Wafa Centre for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities in Nizwa celebrated its anniversary during a ceremony held under the auspices of Dr Abdullah bin Hamoud al Harthy,...

NIZWA, JUNE 23 With the participation of 1,000 male and female students, alongside dedicated teachers and educational supervisors from various wilayats of Al Dakhiliyah, the Directorate-General of...

NIZWA: In Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, museums are more than quiet buildings filled with old objects and fading photographs. They are living spaces where memory can be seen in clay walls, carved wooden...

MANAH: The Wilayat of Manah celebrated the conclusion of the 'Confident Steps' initiative on Monday at the Office of the Wali of Manah, under the auspices of Shaikh Rashid bin Ahmed al...

NIZWA: The Traffic Safety Exhibition, held as part of the Gulf Traffic Week 2026 under the theme 'Cross Safely', concluded in Al Aqur, marking the end of three days of interactive awareness...

NIZWA: The 'Language of hope ... bridges without borders' initiative concluded in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate as part of the Sultanate of Oman’s celebration of Arab Deaf Week 2026 in the...

MANAH: A major heritage revitalisation initiative aimed at transforming Harat Al Aqur in Nizwa into a sustainable tourism destination was launched at the Oman Across Ages Museum in Manah on Wednesday....

BAHLA: Four new museums have been inaugurated at Bahla Fort on Sunday under the auspices of Sayyid Ibrahim bin Said al Busaidy, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, as part of efforts to enhance cultural...

AMAL AL RIYAMI NIZWA, April 4 Photos by SAMI AL HINAI Following recent rainfall in the Wilayat of Nizwa, Falaj Daris has witnessed a notable rise in water levels, bringing renewed vitality to one of...

In a scene brimming with life, the wadi in the heart of Nizwa Souq continues to stand out as a place where people gather — just as its waters converge — forming a natural space defined by...

ADAM, APRIL 1 The Consumer Protection Department in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate launched the ‘Himma (Protection) Awareness and Safety Caravan’ on Tuesday, aiming to strengthen consumer awareness and...

NIZWA, MARCH 14 The Directorate of Endowments and Religious Affairs in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate held the fourth edition of 'Taaruf Nizwa' in Nizwa. Organised under the auspices of Ashraf al...