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August 10, 2025

Iran’s Water Crisis Deepens Amid Soaring Temperatures and Energy Shortages

Tehran: Soaring summer temperatures in Iran and widespread blackouts have pushed the government to shut down public offices in at least 12 provinces and warn of a possible nationwide week-long closure to conserve energy, according to Iran Open Data. These unprecedented measures come amid Iran’s deepening water and energy crisis.

Arab and Islamic Blocs Condemn Israel’s Plan to Enforce Military Control Over Gaza

Cairo: The ministerial committee, mandated by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza, alongside 23 countries, the Arab League, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, jointly expressed strong condemnation and rejection of Israel’s plan to enforce full military control over Gaza. According to Nam News Network, the joint statement, released

RAFO Band Triumphs at European Pipe Band Championships

Perth: The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) band made a remarkable appearance at the European Pipe Band Championships in Perth, Scotland. The band secured first place in the drums category for Grade Four and sixth place overall in the same category, triumphing over 147 bands from around the world.

Workshop Explores Opportunities in Strategic Analysis in A’Dhahirah Governorate

A’dhahirah: A’Dhahirah Governor’s Office today organized a workshop on strategic analysis as part of steps to draft A’Dhahirah governorate’s comprehensive development plan. The workshop was attended by representatives of government departments and private sector establishments, as well as members of the local community. According to Oman News Agency, the workshop

Rapid Urban Growth Witnessed in South Al Batinah During First Half of 2025

South al batinah: The construction sector in South Al Batinah Governorate witnessed remarkable growth during the first half of 2025, reflecting an accelerating pace of urban development and real estate investment across the governorate’s wilayats. According to Oman News Agency, the total number of major building permits issued during this

Conference on Government Transformation and Sustainable Leadership Begins in Salalah

Salalah: The Conference on Government Transformation and Sustainable Leadership began today in the Wilayat of Salalah, the Governorate of Dhofar. Organized by the Ministry of Labour over three days as part of the Labour Forum 2025, the conference brings together experts and specialists from Oman and other GCC countries. According

Fifth Edition of Omani-Bahraini Products Exhibition Opens in Salalah

Salalah: The fifth edition of the “Omani-Bahraini Products Exhibition” has officially commenced in the wilayat of Salalah. This event is organized by the Omani-Bahraini Friendship Association, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Sultanate of Oman and the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s branch

Seven Water, Sanitation Projects Underway in Bawsher

Muscat: Nama Water Services is moving forward with its strategic projects to integrate essential services and enhance the infrastructure system across Oman’s governorates and wilayats. These projects include the sanitation sector, which covers sewage networks, treatment plants, and pumping stations, as well as treated water networks. According to Oman News

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Oman Participates in GCC Culture Ministries’ Preparatory Meeting

Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman participated in a preparatory meeting of Undersecretaries of Ministries of Culture from GCC states. This meeting, conducted via video conference, served as groundwork for the upcoming 30th meeting of GCC Ministers of Cultu…

Sultan Haitham Embarks on State Visit to China

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…