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October 16, 2025

OQBi Hackathon Kicks Off in Salalah with Focus on Technology and Innovation

Salalah: A ceremony was held in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, today to launch the OQ Base Industries (OQBi) hackathon, focusing on technology, entrepreneurship, engineering, and energy. The three-day event features the participation of 30 teams from different age groups. According to Oman News Agency, the opening ceremony was held under the

Council of Ministers Celebrates Omani Women’s Day with Special Tribute

Muscat: The Council of Ministers today greeted Omani women on their annual day, which falls on 17 October every year. The Council emphasized the significance of this celebration, highlighting the dedicated care and attention Omani women have received since the dawn of the Blessed Renaissance. This recognition is in support

CTF-151 Task Force Commander Visits Maritime Security Centre

Muscat: Rear Admiral Marcelo Lazzilotti, Commander of Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151), along with his accompanying military delegation, visited the Maritime Security Centre today. He was received upon arrival by Commodore Adil Hamoud Al Busaidi, Head of the Maritime Security Centre. According to Oman News Agency, during the visit, the

Sixth Science Week Concludes at Military Technological College

Muscat: The Military Technological College wrapped up its sixth Science Week today, with Brigadier Eng. Mohammed Aziz Al Siyabi, Dean of the Military Technological College, overseeing the conclusion of the event. According to Oman News Agency, the 5-day event operated under the theme “Technology Made by Human for Humanity.” The

Oman Marks Women’s Day with Strategic Focus on Empowerment

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman observes Omani Women’s Day on 17 October with this year’s theme “She is Oman” highlighting women’s integral role in national development. The annual commemoration recognizes women’s achievements across all sectors and reinforces institutional support for gender equality and female advancement. According to Oman News Agency,

Food Security Lab 2025 Closes with Over RO 37 Million in Investments

Muscat: The Food Security Lab 2025 concluded its proceedings today with substantial outcomes reflecting the strategic approaches of the Sultanate of Oman in boosting food security. These outcomes included the implementation of 31 enabling initiatives and 27 investment projects valued at RO 37.2 million, alongside the identification of 62 promising

Omani Selected as Energy Leaders for Tomorrow

London: Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Matroushi, a graduate in Petroleum and Energy Engineering from Sultan Qaboos University, has been selected as Energy Leaders for Tomorrow during the Energy Intelligence Forum 2025, which was held in London. According to Oman News Agency, this selection comes in recognition of his academic and professional

Oman Receives Japan’s Prestigious Shokumon Award for Academic Contributions

Tokyo: The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has been honoured with the distinguished “Shokumon” award from the University of Tokyo, recognizing its substantial contributions to advancing academic research and cultural exchange in Middle Eastern studies. The award ceremony took place in Tokyo, where Dr. Mohammed bin Said Al Busaidi,

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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…