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December 8, 2025

Himam Mountain Running Race Begins This Thursday

Muscat: The activities of the Himam Trail Race 2025 will kick off next Thursday, 11 December, in the A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, with the participation of more than 4,500 male and female runners from 68 countries. On the first day, the Al Hajar Ultra race will take place, covering a distance of

Oman Showcases Cultural Heritage Strategy at Qatar Conference

Doha: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the ‘Heritage Opportunities’ conference in its second edition, hosted by Doha. The event was organized by the UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair on World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Management in the Arab Region

New Publication Chronicles Profound Depth of Oman-Russia Ties in Nineteenth Century

Muscat: The National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) has released a landmark historical work, ‘Oman-Russia Relations in the Nineteenth Century AD – A Documentary Study Based on Russian Archives.’ This publication forms part of the Authority’s strategic mission to enhance Omani and Arab scholarly resources with rigorously documented historical sources

Omani Designer Weaves Heritage, Modernity into Jewelry Artistry

Muscat: Omani designer Afrah Al Ishaqi is illuminating the realm of jewelry design, fusing traditional craftsmanship with contemporary innovation. Her creations draw inspiration from Omani landscapes, the nation’s rich heritage, Islamic art, and timeless human narratives. According to Oman News Agency, Afrah bint Nasser Al Ishaqi, a professor at the

Oman Oil Price Rises 65 Cents

Muscat: Oman oil price (February delivery 2026) today reached 64.56 US Dollars, comprising a rise by 65 Cents, compared to the price of last ‘Friday’ which was 63.91 US Dollars. According to Oman News Agency, the average price of Oman oil (December delivery 2025) stabilized at 65.04 US Dollars per

Omani Oil Exports Exceed 256 Million Barrels

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman’s oil exports recorded a slight increase of 0.1 percent by the end of October 2025, reaching 256,557,800 barrels, compared to 256,318,800 barrels during the same period in 2024. According to Oman News Agency, preliminary statistics released by the National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI)

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