Nizwa – Fire brigades from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Department in Dakhiliyah Governorate swiftly responded to a fire that erupted at a shopping centre in Birkat al Mouz, within the Wilayat of Nizwa. Emergency teams acted promptly to contain and extinguish the blaze, successfully bringing the situation under control. No injuries were reported in […]

Muscat – As the scorching Sun tightens its grip on Muscat, temperatures continue to soar, wrapping the city in a cloak of severe heat which has crossed over 40 °C. Roads shimmer, tempers fray, and the struggle of daily life becomes more pronounced—especially for those who walk or work outdoors. In areas like Ruwi, Hamriya, Ameerat, […]

Muscat – The Coast Guard Police Command, in coordination with the General Department for Combating Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, has successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 180 kilograms of illegal drugs into the Sultanate of Oman. The seized substances include crystal meth, hashish, and marijuana. The operation resulted in the arrest of three […]

New sports and leisure hub launched at Airport Heights to boost youth engagement and tourism Muscat – H H Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth on Wednesday evening inaugurated the Active Oman Centre and Action Point Centre at the Oman Automobile Association premises in Airport Heights. During the ceremony, […]

Muscat – Two Omani bikers have set off on a 30,000km journey tracing the historic Silk Road to promote tourism in the sultanate and revive centuries-old cultural and trade connections with Asia. Ahmed al Ismaili, founder and chairman of Nizwa Bikers, and fellow rider Sultan al Busaidi began their expedition from Nizwa on Wednesday. Their […]

Muscat – Experts have cautioned that the new US tariffs could present challenges for Omani exporters, potentially impacting national trade flows and competitiveness of local products. The concerns were raised during a virtual workshop titled ‘US Tariffs and Their Impact on Omani Exports’ hosted by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) on Wednesday. The […]

Muscat – H E Dr Khalfan bin Saeed al Shu’aili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, will address Majlis A’Shura on April 21 to review his ministry’s performance and outline future strategies related to housing and urban development in the country. The session, the council’s ninth regular sitting, will focus on five main areas of […]

Muscat – University of Technology and Applied Sciences Muscat will host ‘Startup Weekend’ from April 17 to 19, bringing together students, entrepreneurs and industry professionals for a 54-hour entrepreneurship boot camp. Held in collaboration with Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development and startup accelerator Techstars, the event is part of efforts to help young […]

Salalah – A team of scientists from the University of Nizwa, in collaboration with the Institute of Evolutionary Biology in Barcelona, has confirmed the first recorded presence of black cobra (Walterinnesia aegyptia) in Dhofar governorate, marking a significant addition to Oman’s reptile species list. Led by the Natural and Medical Sciences Research Centre at the […]

Muscat – The 2025 edition of the Muscat International Book Fair will open on April 23 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, under the patronage of H H Sayyid Dr Fahad al Julanda al Said, Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University. The Ministry of Information revealed details of the fair at a press conference […]