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SALALAH, AUG 26:Young entrepreneur Issa al Mashikhi, who founded his company in 2023, is introducing a one-stop model that speeds up and organises property transactions in Dhofar Governorate’s...

SALALAH, AUG 25Ain Athum Waterfalls, about 33 km from Salalah in southern Dhofar Governorate, are in full flow during the khareef (monsoon) season, turning the rocky escarpment into a 20-metre cascade...

SALALAH, AUG 25The new Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah has reached 72 per cent completion and is slated for handover to the Ministry of Health in August 2026, according to Dr Hani al Qadi,...

Muscat — The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) has pushed past the 5,000-point mark, a psychological threshold that says as much about sentiment as it does about numbers.In a post on social media, MSX...

Oman’s mid-year fiscal snapshot tells a simple story with important implications: in a world of cooling oil prices and uneven global growth, the government is keeping its priorities straight —...

Muscat: Torrential rains and strong winds swept across Dhofar Governorate on Wednesday, swelling wadis, flooding low-lying areas and forcing authorities to mobilise emergency services at the height of...

SALALAH: Oman will host next month a high-level executive forum aimed at strengthening capacities to attract and promote foreign direct investment (FDI) in Salalah. The 3-day event, set to take place...

SALALAH: The Oman Society for Human Resource Management (OSHRM), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, opened the 5th Annual Human Resource Forum in Salalah on Tuesday under the theme “Leading...

SALALAH: Nama Dhofar Services has completed awarding all tenders to connect rural areas powered by diesel generation plants to the main electricity grid in Dhofar Governorate, in a move seen as a...

Salalah: The Oman Society for Human Resource Management (OSHRM), in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour, today opened the 5th Annual Human Resource Forum in Salalah under the theme “Leading from...

SALALAH: Dhofar is celebrating the peak of the khareef season with nightly shows, family attractions and heritage programmes across Salalah. Officials and organisers are working on ways to extend...

SALALAH: Razat Farm in Salalah, one of the largest and most established farms in the Sultanate of Oman, has launched a pioneering educational tour programme that opens its gates to visitors to explore...

Oman’s manufacturing engine has shifted up a gear. By end-2024, real value-added in manufacturing rose 7.45% to RO 3.62 billion, lifting the sector’s share to 9.4% of real GDP. Between January and...

MUSCAT, AUG 15Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has introduced new rules governing telecom pricing and promotions, aiming to protect consumers and ensure fair competition in the...

SALALAH — The GCC Green Mobility Forum 2025 sprang to life today at Uptown, Ittin, under the banner “A Green Step for a Sustainable Future.” Organised by the Ministry of Transport,...

SALALAH, AUG 13Parts of the Wilayats of Dhalkout, Salalah and Taqah in Dhofar Governorate witnessed light drizzle on Wednesday, particularly in northern areas and on the mountain slopes, marking the...

SALALAH, AUG 13Secure and targeted use of artificial intelligence can help Oman’s government and private sector enhance transparency, performance, and citizen engagement, according to Jennifer...

SALALAH, AUG 12The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has launched the temporary exhibition 'Dhofar: Wonder of Natural History', showcasing the governorate’s rich mountain and marine...

SALALAH, AUG 12 A thin mist clings to the emerald slopes of Dhofar’s mountains, drifting slowly over pastures heavy with monsoon rain. The steady patter of drizzle softens the distant cowbells as a...

SALALAH, AUG 12Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept but a powerful force reshaping the way organisations operate, according to Abdulrahman Abdullah al Busaidi, Director of Smart...