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Wednesday, September 09, 2026 | Rabi' al-awwal 26, 1448 H
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EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI
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876,117 students start new academic year today

A total of 876,117 students will start their new academic year (2026/2027) on Sunday in 1,298 schools spread across the Sultanate of Oman. The number of male students enrolled for the new academic year stands at 440,899, while the number of female students reached 435,218. A total of 3,903 students are registered in special educational programmes in the public and...
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Oman to launch self-driving vehicles in 2027; trials successful
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Tourism ties between Oman and Rwanda poised to grow
The conference was held under the theme 'More Innovative and Sustainable Cities'. - ONA

Conference seeks to enhance cooperation among Arab countries
Oman delegation at the meeting was represented by Majid bin Said al Bahri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Education for Administrative and Financial Affairs. — ONA

Unesco meet explores education in AI age
The working paper presented by Oman forms a road map for empowering the Gulf digital economy. - ONA

Shura participates in Gulf seminar
The honouring is part of Al Buraimi Governorate’s efforts to support outstanding students.

Al Buraimi honours students scoring 97pc and above
Pierre Krähenbühl, Director-General, ICRC, during his interview in Muscat.

ICRC chief warns against normalisation of war

Oman, Rwanda announce agreement to open resident embassies, establish joint committee

Bahla forum promotes traditional crafts, and cultural exchange
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali al Harthi headed the Omani delegation at the Cairo Arab League session.

Oman attends 166th Arab League Council session
2,214 contestants registered for this year's competition.

136 take part in Quran Competition preliminary rounds

HM greets President of Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Oman condemns attacks on civilian, economic facilities in Saudi Arabia
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Rwanda President concludes two-day official visit to Oman
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HM, Rwanda President discuss stronger economic ties
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TRENDING STORIES
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Apple to make first big change to iPhones in years

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Oman to launch self-driving vehicles in 2027; trials successful

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Bangladesh fights world's worst measles outbreak

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Pilots in Amazon cargo plane crash released from hospital

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EU to help cities tighten screws on Airbnb, holiday rentals

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US hits 5 Iranian oil tankers, citing attempted strikes on warship

A vendor pushes a cart carrying his merchandise along a market street in Tehran on September 7, 2026

Iran signals readiness to escalate fight in US

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177 flights to and from UK cancelled on Wednesday: global tracking site

OMAN VIDEOS
Health

MoH organizes Oman Patient Safety Month

    MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health has embarked upon its annual programme, Oman Patient Safety Month, on Wednesday. The ministry will also organize a scientific conference attracting a select group of experts and specialists from within and...

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“Walk with Hope” with OCA in October
Dr Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health, affirmed the importance of science and continuous learning.
Oman committed to provide quality healthcare to patients
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New Dhofar Recovery Centre due for completion within two years
The new Sultan Qaboos Hospital is being developed as a major addition to Dhofar’s healthcare infrastructure.

Health Minister visits new Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah
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Iced Tea is healthy, but just watch the sugar: MOH
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Governorates

Ayn Athum waterfall flowing, in a picture taken in 2025

Ayn Athum waterfall makes late Khareef return

Dhofar looks to Sept to sustain tourism momentum

Unified address system enters implementation phase in Muscat

40 Omani, Saudi motorcyclists visit Duqm SEZ

Over 2.7 tonnes of expired fish seized in Dhofar

ROP

New batch of citizens joins ROP

ROP reminds drivers to ensure students leave busses safely

ROP warns against fake traffic fine messages

ROP launches traffic plan for new school year

Oman Customs' multimodal strategy to tackle drug smuggling

Transport

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Oman to launch self-driving vehicles in 2027; trials successful

SalamAir announces Copenhagen flights via Baghdad

Fees on charging of electric vehicle from October 1

7.7 million passengers traveled through Oman's airports in 2026

SalamAir launches direct flights to Mogadishu

TOURISM
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Beyond the mist

For decades, Dhofar’s tourism story has been closely associated with one spectacular phenomenon: Khareef. Each summer, mist descends over the mountains, rain transforms the landscape into shades of...
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Khareef Dhofar sees 6.6% rise in visitors

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TRACKING DHOFAR'S HIDDEN PREDATORS

The museum has witnessed a large influx of visitors with Omanis comprising 81 per cent and international visitors 19 per cent.

Oman Across Ages Museum receives 1 million visitors

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DARBAT: SALALAH'S MUST-SEE GEM

EDITORS PICKS
Apple to make first big change to iPhones in years

The iPhone has not changed much since Apple introduced it in 2007. Whether it has slimmed down, rounded out its edges or shed its home button, the iPhone has always been a rectangular piece of glass on top of a glass,...

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Oman to launch self-driving vehicles in 2027; trials successful

Bangladesh fights world's worst measles outbreak

Pilots in Amazon cargo plane crash released from hospital
Labour

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Oman workers must get six months to improve before dismissal

11,172 expats booked for labour violations; 3,000 deported

Labour Ministry clarifies end-of-service gratuity

First batch of Omani female firefighters joins CDAA

RAFO begins recruitment procedures for officer candidates

Community

Oman condemns attacks on civilian, economic facilities in Saudi Arabia

Omani households spend more on food, transport: Survey

Salaries drive Oman expat income, food drives spending: Survey

Omani families’ average income reaches RO1,839 in 2025

New law tightens penalties in drug crimes

Environment

EA conducts marine clean-up campaign in Masirah

Oman steps up oil spill response as rough seas hamper salvage ops

Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve protects rich biodiversity in Dhofar

Oil spill: Fishermen told to log trips, verify catch quality

NCEM refutes video on oil pollution in Ras Madrakah

Education

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Cabinet congratulates students on start of new academic year

Students back to schools for new academic year

876,117 students start new academic year today

New school academic year begins on Sunday

Sultan Qaboos institute for Arabic Language receives new batch

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