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With the arrival of summer and school vacations, families increasingly head to beaches, swimming pools, and parks to enjoy the outdoors. Children, in particular, spend long hours playing under the...

MUSCAT, June 6 As climate challenges intensify globally, Oman is accelerating efforts to balance economic development with environmental sustainability through an integrated climate agenda aligned...

MUSCAT, JUNE 6 Reflecting the accelerated implementation of one of the region's most important infrastructure projects, track laying and installation work has commenced on the Hafeet Rail...

MUSCAT, JUNE 4 The transport and logistics sector in the Sultanate of Oman is undergoing a comprehensive transformation aimed at strengthening the country's connectivity with regional and global...

MUSCAT, JUNE 3 The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), represented by its Transport and Logistics Committee, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information...

MUSCAT: The 2026 project to localise turmeric and ginger cultivation in Dhofar Governorate represents a qualitative leap in food security and economic diversification in the Sultanate of Oman,...

MUSCAT: Amidst the global acceleration towards clean energy and low-carbon growth, the Sultanate of Oman is emerging as a leading investment hub in the energy and sustainability sectors in which OPES...

MUSCAT, MAY 19 In a major push towards Oman’s net-zero ambitions, the Ministry of Energy and Minerals launched three digital platforms and signed two agreements under the first phase of its...

MUSCAT, MAY 19 In a move to strengthen social investment within Oman’s energy sector, the Energy Sector Social Responsibility Development Foundation (Rikan) signed three Memoranda of Understanding...

MUSCAT, MAY 18 The opening events of the Oman Petroleum & Energy Exhibition and Conference 2026 and Oman Sustainability Week 2026 witnessed the official launch of the “Rikan” Development...

MUSCAT, MAY 18 The Sultanate of Oman has reinforced its commitment to sustainable development and energy transition with the launch of Oman Sustainability Week (OWS) 2026 and Oman Petroleum & Energy...

MUSCAT: Abraj Energy Services has strengthened its presence in Oman’s energy sector through a series of strategic agreements and new contracts announced during its participation in Oman...

In a peaceful corner of the Wilayat of Samayil, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, threads intertwine across wooden planks, telling tales of art and identity. This art form is the work of Omani artist Idris...

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals continues to develop the energy and minerals sectors, promoting the optimal utilization of natural resources as part of efforts to support the clean energy sector...

In a move reflecting the growing global shift toward environmental sustainability, the Environment Authority has banned the use of plastic water bottles within its premises and is encouraging...

MUSCAT, MAY 13 The Ministry of Energy and Minerals has launched the updated National Zero Neutrality Plan and the regulatory framework for carbon markets, as part of the Sultanate of Oman's...

AFRAH AH BALUSHI MUSCAT, MAY 13 2025 marked a qualitative shift in Oman’s minerals sector, underscoring the accelerated development of mining as a promising driver of economic diversification, said...

MUSCAT, MAY 13 The Ministry of Energy and Minerals presented an updated strategic plan at a media briefing on Wednesday, reaffirming its commitment to its pivotal role in leading and developing the...

MUSCAT, MAY 11 The Al Sharqiyah South Governorate is witnessing rapid economic and developmental growth through the implementation of 27 new development projects with a total cost exceeding RO 39...

MUSCAT: With the increasing severity of climate change and rising global temperatures, heat stress has become one of the most prominent challenges facing workers' health and productivity,...