Muscat: The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell to its lowest level in two weeks today, pressured by escalating Middle East tensions and sharp global sell-offs in AI-related stocks. The index dropped 0.9 percent to 616.04 points, with all major regional…
Muscat: The agriculture and livestock sectors in the Sultanate of Oman are witnessing an expansion in the adoption of natural and innovative solutions supporting Net Zero, through the implementation of a number of targeted national initiatives and pro…
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman tomorrow joins the countries of the world in celebrating World Accreditation Day, which falls on 9 June each year. This year’s celebration is themed, “Innovation, Trust and Sustainability: The Power of Accreditation.” It …
Muscat: General Sultan Mohammed Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, held meetings today with Srinivas Godavarthi, Ambassador of the Republic of India, and Dr. Thomas Oertle, Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation, at his office.
According to O…
A’dakhiliyah: The activities of the summer programme, held under the theme ‘A Generation Building the Future,’ have commenced in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate. The program is being implemented by the Directorate General of Education during the 2026 summer …
Dhank: The completion rate of internal road projects in the Wilayat of Dhank, A’Dhahirah Governorate, has reached approximately 97 percent, signaling significant progress in the region’s infrastructure development. This initiative aims to enhance the …
North a’sharqiyah: The North A’Sharqiyah Governorate is preparing to launch the annual Grape Festival in the Niyabat of Samad Al Shaan, within the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, on 16-17 June. The event seeks to attract over 10,000 visitors, including farmer…
A’dhahirah: The honey sector in A’Dhahirah Governorate underwent a remarkable growth of 138% during 2025. Total production rose to 97.8 tons of local honey, compared to 41 tons in 2024 and 56.3 tons in 2023. This increase coincided with a rise in 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.
According to Oman …
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…
