France’s high-speed train network was back to normal today, three days after coordinated acts of sabotage heavily disrupted travel before the Olympics opening ceremony, French Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete said. It remains unclear who carried out the three arson attacks on strategic points of the rail infrastructure early Friday. “This
A total of 3,832 residents have been evacuated after a river dike breached in central China’s Hunan Province, Chinese authorities said on Monday. No casualties have been reported so far, according to the Xiangtan City’s flood control and drought relief headquarters. The headquarters said 1,205 people, including armed police, militia,
An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck the US state of Alaska today. The epicenter of the earthquake took place 28 km southwest of the city of Atka, at a depth of 70 km, the US Geological Survey reported. No reports of material damage or human losses have
The programmes and specialisations offered through local and international scholarships to holders of the General Education Diploma (GED) and its equivalents during academic year 2024/2025 will cover all fields of knowledge, said the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. The Ministry added that the programmes are envisaged to meet
The National Center for Palms and Dates, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, has launched a digital system to improve the quality, efficiency, and sales management of the Buraidah Dates Carnival. Consisting of two sections that align with agriculture regulations and public benefit market rules, the
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco on the Throne Day anniversary. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sentiments and best wishes of good health, happiness and a long life to King
President of the Islamic University of Madinah Dr. Saleh Alagla received in his office today Consul General of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom Wang Qimin and his accompanying delegation. Discussed were cooperation between the university and its Chinese counterparts in the field of academic research, and enhancing
Palestinian journalist Mohammed Abu Daqqa was martyred as a result of an Israeli drone strike in the center of Khan Yunis. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Muscat:The Otology and Ear Surgery team at the University Medical City has successfully completed the first middle ear hearing implant surgery in the Sultanate of Oman. This two-hour operation has restored hearing for a female patient who had been suf…
Muscat:Cultural relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the People’s Republic of China trace back to a rich history of civilizational contact, characterized by commercial exchange and people-to-people interactions. Ancient maritime trade routes fa…
Muscat:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik departed this morning for the People’s Republic of China on a two-day state visit. The visit comes in response to an invitation from President Xi Jinping of China.
According to Oman News Agency, His Majest…
Muscat:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik is set to undertake state visits to the People’s Republic of China and Brunei Darussalam, commencing this Sunday.
According to Oman News Agency, the Diwan of Royal Court issued a statement detailing the vi…
Ibra:The ‘Technology and Handicraft Art Exhibition’ was organized today in the Wilayat of Ibra by the SMEs Development Authority ‘Riyada’ in North A’ Sharqiyah. The event featured participation from craftsmen and representatives of small and medium en…
