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August 25, 2025

Famine Deaths in Gaza Rise to 300 as Israeli Blockade Intensifies

Gaza: Gaza medical sources today reported that 11 more Palestinians, including two children, have died from starvation and malnutrition over the past 24 hours, according to hospital records from across the Strip. This brings the total number of Israeli man-made famine-related deaths to 300, including 117 children. According to Oman

Oman Engages in OIC Session to Address Israeli Aggression Against Palestinians

Jeddah: The Sultanate of Oman today took part in an extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)’s member states. Held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the meeting aimed to discuss the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people. According to Oman News Agency,

Dhofar to Host First ALECSO Regional Forum on Arts, Culture Education

Dhofar: Dhofar Governorate will host the first ALECSO Regional Forum on Arts and Culture Education from 1-2 September 2025. The forum is organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO). According to Oman News Agency, the forum will be attended

Oman Showcases Cultural Richness at Brunei Darussalam Book Fair 2025

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the Brunei Darussalam Book Fair 2025. Oman’s participation in the event is aimed to consolidate bilateral relations and support efforts to boost the country’s cultural presence in the international arena. The step is in pursuance of the National Cultural Strategy, which

Oman Wins Gold, Bronze Medals at PhotOlympic 2025 Contest in Russia

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman won two gold medals and one bronze medal in the final stage of ‘PhotOlympic Russia 2025’, held in the city of Saint Petersburg, with the participation of 96 photographers from 15 countries around the world. Photographer Ali Hamad Al Ghafri won the gold medal in

Symposium Explores AI’s Impact on the Future of Translation

Muscat: A symposium titled “Translation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth today in Muscat, addressed the growing prevalence of machine translation tools and AI applications, exploring their integration and intersection with the role of human translators in ways that enhance translation

Preliminary Qualifiers for Sultan Qaboos Quran Competition Begin in Al Mudhaibi

Al mudhaibi: The preliminary qualifiers for the 33rd edition of the Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition commenced today in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi. This marks the second stage of the competition’s tour covering North A’Sharqiyah Governorate, which will continue until 28 August. According to Oman News Agency, Dr. Said

Dhofar Municipality Organizes Workshop on Control of Parthenium Weed Growth

Salalah: A 3-day workshop on controlling the invasive growth of parthenium weed in the Governorate of Dhofar kicked off in Salalah today. The workshop, organized by Dhofar Municipality, brings together experts and specialists from the Sultanate of Oman and abroad. According to Oman News Agency, the workshop explores the latest

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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…