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• Cool waters, warm hearts: Acts of kindness spring up in Muscat

  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, […]

• Oman: Coast guard foils major drug smuggling attempt

  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 […]

• H H Sayyid Theyazin inaugurates ‘Active Oman’ and ‘Action Point Centre’ in Muscat

  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, […]

• Omani bikers to retrace Silk Road to promote tourism, cultural ties

  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 […]

• New US tariffs may challenge Omani exporters, experts warn

  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 […]

• Majlis A’Shura to host Housing  Minister Shu’aili on April 21

  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 […]