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MUSCAT: Riyada participated with 17 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups in the Biban 2025 forum, organised by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha’at) in the...

AFRAH AL BALUSHIMUSCAT, NOV 8In line with rapid global economic and technological transformations, the Sultanate of Oman’s customs operations are entering a new era of innovation through the...

MUSCAT, NOV 5Over 2,000 entrepreneurs are taking part in the Entrepreneurial Growth 2025 Forum, which began at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday under the auspices of Sultan bin...

MUSCAT, NOV 3The Child Protection Forum, organised by the Ministry of Social Development under auspice of Nasr bin Khamis al Sawa'i, Attorney General, discussed strengthening the child protection...

AFRAH AL BALUSHIMUSCAT, NOV 2Oman has issued the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, aimed at ensuring empowerment, integration and participation in sustainable development.The law...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Social Development announced that the National Autism Centre has been renewed as an 'Accredited Autism Centre' by the International Board of Credentialing and...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Education (MoE), represented by the Oman National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, organised a workshop on the Mobile Puppet Theatre Project aimed at promoting...

AFRAH AL BALUSHIMUSCAT, OCT 21The inaugural Gulf Forum for Financial Innovation for Public School Students (Grades 10-12) kicked off yesterday, organised by the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf...

MUSCAT, OCT 20Confirming its commitment to social responsibility and enhancing its support for national and humanitarian initiatives, Oman Airports signed a support agreement with the Association for...

The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Social Development, annually celebrates Omani Women’s Day on October 17, honouring the invaluable contributions of women to the nation’s...

MUSCAT: The Muscat Municipality has emphasised the importance of adhering to construction regulations as part of its commitment to regulating construction sites in residential neighbourhoods and...

MUSCAT, OCT 8The Ministry of Education, represented by the Oman National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information...

Homework remains a cornerstone of education, yet its impact on students continues to spark debate. While it reinforces learning and enhances academic performance, excessive homework can lead to stress...

MUSCAT, OCT 6The three-day Regional Forum on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) opened in Muscat under the theme 'Empowering Minds in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.'Organised by the...

MUSCAT,: The Ministry of Social Development organised the Financial Sustainability Forum for Civil Society Organisations with the aim of strengthening and empowering them to achieve financial and...

The Environment Authority (EA) has monitored the endangered Egyptian vulture, known as ‘Neophron percnopterus’, in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate. This effort represents a significant...

Many people are forced to sit for long hours due to the nature of their work. If the posture is not right, it can strain your back. Incorrect sitting posture leads to several health complications,...

MUSCAT, SEPT 24The first half of this year witnessed a total of 127,303 active small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are still operating and registered in the Entrepreneurship Register, according...

In the coastal town of Quriyat, Oman, women sit cross-legged in small, bustling rooms, their hands moving expertly as they weave intricate patterns into cotton fabric. The craft they preserve is more...

MUSCAT: Oman continues to intensify its efforts to combat human trafficking, positioning itself as one of the countries that has given significant attention to tackling this crime through strong...