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UTAS Launches Student Professional Registry ‘Itqan’ to Enhance Job Market Readiness

Muscat: The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) today launched a professional student registry codenamed ‘Itqan’ (perfection), which seeks to provide a unified mechanism for documenting all professional practices of students and boost their readiness to join the labour market. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr.

Preliminary Rounds for Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition Begin in Bausher

Muscat: The preliminary rounds of the 33rd Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition commenced today in Muscat. The event is being held in the lecture hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Bausher. According to Oman News Agency, Dr. Said bin Humaid Al Dhoyani, Vice President of the Preliminary and

Health Ministry Wins Gold Award at the Arab Hospitals Federation

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Health, represented by the Quality Assurance Center, has achieved a new regional milestone by winning the Gold Award at the Golden Initiative Certificate Awards Ceremony ‘Star of Excellence in Patient Experience,’ organized by the Arab Hospitals Federation (AHF) for patient-centered care. This award recognizes the

Endowments Ministry Organizes Meeting with Approved Hajj, Umrah Companies in Salalah

Salalah: The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs today held an extensive meeting with owners of approved Hajj and Umrah companies in the Dhofar Governorate. According to Oman News Agency, the ministry reviewed key developments and initiatives for this year’s Hajj season (1447 AH). They also discussed major observations and

Dhofar Scientific Forum Begins in Salalah

Salalah: The second edition of the Dhofar Scientific Forum began today at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Salalah. Organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation in collaboration with the university, the five-day event targets students, academics, researchers, innovators, and job seekers between the ages

Annual Naval Exercise ‘Sea Lion 2/2025’ Kicks Off

Muscat: The annual naval exercise ‘Sea Lion 2/2025’ began today in the Sea of Oman. The exercise is being conducted by the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) with several crews from its fleet and with support from the Royal Army of Oman and the Royal Air Force of Oman. The

Chinese Scientists Design Tiny Robot Sensor for Tasks Inside Bodies

Wuhan: A team of Chinese scientists has managed to combine sensing and steering functions in one grain-sized machine, creating potential for more accurate drug dosing and in-situ physiological monitoring. The researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in central China’s Hubei Province and the Chinese University of Hong Kong

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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…