Muscat: The Ministry of Health today organized a consultative session to update the National Policy for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases. According to Oman News Agency, the session included representatives from various sectors, focusing on ensuring comprehensiveness and integration. It aimed to identify gaps, establish national priorities, and
Gaza: Twelve Palestinians have been martyred and others wounded since early morning by Israeli warplanes and shelling across the Gaza Strip. According to Oman News Agency, citing medical sources, six people were martyred and others wounded in an Israeli airstrike on the Al-Falah School, which houses displaced persons in the
Jerusalem: Israeli colonists stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem, under the protection of Israeli occupation police forces. According to Oman News Agency, the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) quoted eyewitnesses as saying that dozens of colonists stormed the mosque in groups, carried out provocative tours in its courtyards,
Washington: The US government shut down early today for the first time in nearly seven years, after Congress failed to pass a funding law to ensure the continued operation of institutions. According to Oman News Agency, following the vote’s failure yesterday “Tuesday”, Russell Vought, Director of the White House Office
Jerusalem: The European shares were flat today, with gains in heavyweight healthcare stocks offsetting the decline in the broader market, as investors fretted over a potential delay in the closely-watched US jobs data. The pan-European STOXX 600 (.STOXX), opens new tab held steady at 557.9 points, after posting its third
Jerusalem: Gold prices surged to a record high today, driven by investor demand for safe-haven assets after the official start of the US government shutdown and as soft labor data bolstered expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Spot gold was up at $3,873.46 per ounce. Bullion logged about 12% rise
Jerusalem: Oil prices steadied in early trade today after two consecutive days of losses. Brent crude futures for December delivery rose 12 cents to $66.15 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by 12 cents to $62.49 a barrel. According to Oman News Agency, on Monday, Brent and
Muscat: Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) 30 Index today closed at 5188.67 points, marking a rise of 7.1 points or 0.14% from the previous session’s close of 5181.62 points. Trading value reached RO 41,306,764 reflecting a 66.2% decrease compared to the last session’s RO 24,848,088. According to Oman News Agency, the
Muscat:Omani theatre artist Omair Anwar Al Balushi has shared his perspectives on the foundational and transformative impact of theatre. He emphasizes that theatre’s essence is in providing the audience with an elusive sensation through body and voice…
Muscat:The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth organized a national concert themed “Majestic Peace” at the Madinat Al Irfan Theatre. The event was held under the patronage of Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of Information, to highlight …
Sharjah:The Sultanate of Oman actively participated in the 13th Sharjah International Library Conference, which took place in the Emirate of Sharjah from November 7 to November 9, 2026. This event was held on the sidelines of the 45th Sharjah Internat…
Washington:The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center organized a special fashion show in Washington, celebrating traditional Omani attire. This event also honored the Sultanate of Oman’s strong cultural connections with the United States.
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Muscat:The Book of Olives by Omani writer Dr. Aziza Al Taie delves into the themes of Palestine as a land, its people, and the enduring memory of their struggles through a series of evocative texts. The book portrays the suffering under occupation whi…
