Muscat: A student team from the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Muscat has developed an innovative project named “Misguard,” an intelligent security tool designed to address misconfigurations in digital systems. This initiative reflects the awareness of Omani youth about the importance of cybersecurity and their ability to keep pace with rapidly evolving technological … Read more
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. It described the fortress as … Read more
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 the Ministry of Economy. According … Read more
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 RO 2.3 billion, with the … Read more
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 country reveal extensive smelting remnants … Read more
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 to Oman News Agency, a … Read more
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) announced the issuance of two commemorative coins in gold and silver to commemorate the 280th anniversary of the Al Busaid Dynasty (1744-2024 AD). This occasion marks a milestone in the history of the Sultanate of Oman, reflecting the depth of its political stability, attributed to the wise leadership … Read more
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 Agency, the meeting looked into … Read more