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Bronze Age Finds Unearthed at Bat Archaeological Site in Al Dhahirah

Muscat: Archaeological excavations at the site of ‘Rakhat Al Madrah’, near the ruins of Bat in Al Dhahirah Governorate, have revealed a settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Diggings carried out by the Ministry in cooperation with an American mission affirmed the existence of graves dating back to the

Bronze Age Finds Unearthed at Bat Archaeological Site in Al Dhahirah

Muscat: Archaeological excavations at the site of ‘Rakhat Al Madrah’, near the ruins of Bat in Al Dhahirah Governorate, have revealed a settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Diggings carried out by the Ministry in cooperation with an American mission affirmed the existence of graves dating back to the

Foreign Minister Receives Written Message from Armenian Counterpart

Muscat: Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received a written message from Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, regarding the enhancement of diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two nations. According to Oman News Agency, the message was delivered to Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al

Oman and Qatar Formalize Cooperation with MoUs and Executive Programmes

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and the State of Qatar today signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and three executive programmes to enhance cooperation in diplomatic training, social development, culture, education, sports, and youth. The agreements were signed during the state visit of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir

Emir of Qatar Visits Royal Opera House Muscat

Muscat: Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, today visited the Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) as part of the programme of his state visit to the Sultanate of Oman. Sheikh Tamim toured the ROHM and listened to a briefing about its facilities, the nature

Health Ministry Announces Expansion of Newborn Screening Programme

Muscat: The Ministry of Health today launched the expanded newborn screening programme and the enhancement of pre-marital medical examination programme. This comes as part of efforts aimed at enhancing public health and improving the quality of life, as well as preventing genetic diseases and congenital defects. According to Oman News

Oman, Qatar Issue Joint Communiqu© on State Visit

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, commended the growth of relations and mutual interests. They stressed the significance of expanding vistas of cooperation by exploring more opportunities and encouraging the public and private sectors to diversify

First Meeting on Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons Ban Convened in Oman

Muscat: The first meeting aimed at forming a national working team to address the implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, and Stockpiling of Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons was held today. The gathering was chaired by the Director of Operational Requirements at the Command of the

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