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Foreign Ministry Launches E-services Portal, Smartphone App

Muscat: The Foreign Ministry today launched an e-services portal and a smartphone application with the aim of integrating technology into diplomatic and consular functions. The step will also enhance digital interaction, facilitate access to consular services and provide an interactive means that enables citizens, residents, and visitors to communicate immediately

Shura Council Hosts Education Minister to Discuss School Policies and Development

Muscat: The Shura Council today hosted Dr. Madiha Ahmed Al Shaibani, Minister of Education, with whom the members discussed the policies and quality of school education, human resources development, and education at private schools in the Sultanate of Oman. The deliberations took place during the 7th regular session of the

HH Sayyid Theyazin Graces Opening of 2nd ‘Together We Progress’ Forum

Muscat: HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, today graced the opening of the 2nd edition of ‘Together We Progress’ forum. The two-day event is organized by the Secretariat General of the Council of Ministers. According to Oman News Agency, the forum aims to

Environment Authority Deals With Humpback Whale Death Off Soqra Coast

Al Wusta: The Environment Authority (EA) in Al Wusta Governorate is addressing the death of an Arabian Sea humpback whale that reportedly died yesterday off the coast of Al Jazir in Al Wusta Governorate. According to Oman News Agency, the EA, in collaboration with various authorities including the Wali’s Office,

2nd Annual Conference of Business & Management Development Kicks Off in Muscat

Muscat: Activities of the 2nd Annual Conference of Business and Management Development began in Muscat today. The two-day event, themed ‘Re-engineering Administrative Operations: Achieving Efficiency Through Redesigning Operations’, is organized by the Ministry of Labour in cooperation with Al-Assayel for Development. According to Oman News Agency, the opening ceremony was

Agriculture Ministry Celebrates Opening of Al Jufainah Dam in Al Amerat

Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources today celebrated the opening of Al Jufainah Protection Dam in the Wilayat of Al Amerat, Muscat Governorate. The event marked a significant development in the region’s water management infrastructure. According to Oman News Agency, the dam, constructed at a cost of

Eighteen Dead, Dozens Injured in Bus Accident in Thailand

Prachinburi: Thai police today announced that 18 people were killed and 32 were injured when a bus veered off the road due to a brake failure. According to Oman News Agency, the double-decker bus was carrying 49 people when it veered off the road while descending a slope in Prachinburi,

Curfew in Chile Following Widespread Power Outage

Santiago: The Government of Chile announced a curfew across more than ten regions following a widespread power outage. This outage disrupted traffic, paralyzed many businesses, and halted the Santiago metro service until further notice. Mobile phone services were also disrupted in some parts of the country. According to Oman News

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Oman Engages in GCC Social Affairs Ministers’ Meeting

Manama:The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 12th meeting of the Committee of GCC Ministers of Social Affairs and Social Development, which was held in Manama, Bahrain. The Omani delegation was led by Dr. Laila bint Ahmed Al Najjar, the Minister o…

Oman Concludes Participation in Interpol Anti-Drug Conference

Hanoi:The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Royal Oman Police (ROP), has concluded its participation in the Interpol Anti-Drug and Prohibited Substances Conference held in the Czech Republic, which lasted for three days.

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Seventh Scientific Week Wraps Up at Military Technological College

Hanoi:The Military Technological College (MTC) has successfully concluded its seventh Scientific Week, which was held under the theme “Innovate – Secure – Develop.” The event’s closing ceremony was presided over by Brigadier Ahmed Khalfan Al Hadidi, t…