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October 12, 2025

Ancient Military Fortress Unearthed in Egypt’s Sinai

Muscat: Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of a military fortress from the New Kingdom era near the Mediterranean coast in northern Sinai, in northeastern Egypt. According to Oman News Agency, the discovery was made by an Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Tell El Kharouba site.

Tender Awarded for Integrated Economic Cluster for Cold Chain Development in Duqm

Muscat: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones has awarded the consultancy services tender for the Integrated Economic Cluster for Cold Chain Development in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm. This project is one of the outcomes of the National Program for Economic Diversification, ‘Tanwea,’ supervised by

Sur Industrial City Attracts Six Projects Worth Over RO 13 Million in H1 2025

Muscat: Sur Industrial City, affiliated to the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates ‘Madayn’, received seven investment applications during the first half of 2025, of which six projects with a total investment volume of over RO 13 million were localized. This brings the cumulative investment volume in Sur Industrial City to

Oman’s Ancient Copper Industry Stands as Testament to Advanced Civilization

Muscat: The ancient copper industry in the Sultanate of Oman serves as compelling evidence of an advanced civilization that evolved into a leading industrial power nearly five thousand years ago. Historical records from Sumerian and Assyrian civilizations document copper exports from Oman to Mesopotamia, while numerous archaeological sites across the

National Program for Identifying Gifted Students Launched in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate

A’dakhiliyah: The second edition of the National Program for Identifying Gifted Students was launched today in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate. Implemented by the Ministry of Education, represented by the Department of Gifted Student Care, the program focuses on sixth-grade students in schools under the Directorate General of Education in the governorate. According

Meeting Discusses Dhofar Pasture Resting Initiative Project

Muscat: A meeting was held at the Environment Authority in Muscat today to review the final draft of the ‘Dhofar Pasture Resting Initiative’, aimed to offer innovative and smart solutions to meet the objective of raising the added value of the livestock sector in Dhofar Governorate. 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…