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Musandam Municipal Council Explores New Infrastructure Initiatives

Musandam: The Municipal Council in Musandam Governorate reviewed a proposal to allocate an investment plot for a veterinary quarantine project in the Wilayat of Dibba, alongside the development of bicycle lanes next to the dual carriageway in Dibba. According to Oman News Agency, during its meeting chaired by Ahmed Mohammed

Seminar in Musandam Highlights Fundamentals of Using Social Media

Musandam: The Directorate General of Education in Musandam Governorate today organized a seminar titled ‘Media and the Law’ in the Wilayat of Bukha. The event featured four working papers addressing the fundamentals of social media use within legal frameworks, the consequences of misuse, an introduction to key programs and modern

Dhofar Municipal Council Focuses on Education and Environment Initiatives

Dhofar: The Municipal Council of Dhofar Governorate, during its fourth regular meeting this year, addressed several vital topics related to community and environmental sectors across the governorate’s wilayats. According to Oman News Agency, the meeting was chaired by HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, and included a

Trial Tests Conducted on Using Drones to Combat Desert Locusts

Muscat: Acting in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has carried out field trials to test the efficiency of drones in combating desert locusts. The initiative is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance aerial

Indian Delegation Visits Maritime Security Centre

Muscat: A delegation from the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) of the Republic of India today visited the Maritime Security Centre (MSC). The visiting delegation is headed by Vice Admiral S Paramesh, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. Upon their arrival at the Centre, they were greeted by the Acting

Oldest Musical Instrument (Cymbals) Made of Copper Discovered in Oman

Saham: The Archaeology Department at Sultan Qaboos University, under the supervision of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, has uncovered a pair of complete copper cymbals during excavations at the ‘Dahwa 7’ site, located on the outskirts of Wadi Al-Sakhn in the Wilayat of Saham, North Al Batinah Governorate. According

Oman Hosts 3rd Edition of Regional Symposium on Expanding Scope of Insurance

Muscat: Represented by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), the Sultanate of Oman is hosting the 3rd joint regional symposium titled “Expanding Insurance in the Middle East and North Africa: Key Challenges and Market Development Opportunities”. The two-day event, which kicked off in Muscat today, is being held in cooperation with

Qualifiers to Represent Oman at ITEX 2025 Announced

Sohar: The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation today announced the names of the three qualifiers who will represent the Sultanate of Oman at the International Invention, Innovation, and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2025), scheduled to take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia during 29-31 May 2025.

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Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Embarks on Four-Day UK Visit

Accra:A high-level delegation accompanies His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on his state visit to the United Kingdom, where he will meet with King Charles III.

According to Oman News Agency, the visit is at the invitation of the King of the Unite…

Omani Persons with Disabilities Reach 75,432 in 2025

Accra:The total number of Omani persons with disabilities in the Sultanate of Oman reached 75,432 individuals in 2025, making up 2.5 percent of the total Omani population. This figure represents an increase of about 9 percent compared to 2024. Of this…

Fourth Dates and Honey Exhibition Opens in Oman

Accra:The Fourth Dates and Honey Exhibition commenced at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, featuring participation from 100 small and medium enterprises, companies, and entities involved in the production, manufacturing, exporting, and import…

Royal Army of Oman Commander Hosts GCC Military Commander

Accra:Al Murtafa’a Camp Major General Mattar Salim Al Balushi, Commander of the Royal Army of Oman (RAO), welcomed Major General Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Balawi, Commander of the GCC Unified Military Command, along with his military delegation, at his offic…