Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Riyadh International Book Fair Returns this Thursday

The Riyadh International Book Fair is set to open on Thursday at King Saud University. Organized by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, the fair, deemed to be one of the largest cultural events in the region, will run until Octobe…

Syrian-Omani talks on bolstering bilateral relations

Muscat, Chairman of Omani the Shura council, Khalid Bin Hilal Al Maawali met Sunday Special Adviser at the Presidency of the Republic, Buthaina Shaaban.

Al Maawali stressed the Omani leadership’s keenness to support and assist Syria in facing the re…

Iran Coal Mine Explosion Leaves 19 Dead, 30 Trapped

A gas explosion at a coal mine in Iran’s South Khorasan on Saturday resulted in 19 people dead and 17 injured. The state television reported that 30 workers remain trapped in the mine.

The explosion, caused by methane gas, occurred in the second and…

Recent posts

Rural Women Forum and Exhibition Begins in Sohar

Sohar:The Rural Women Forum and Exhibition has commenced in the Wilayat of Sohar, organized by the Directorate General of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in North Al Batinah Governorate. This three-day event involves participation from fema…

Oman and Egypt Discuss Health Cooperation Enhancement

Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman and the Arab Republic of Egypt have engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in public health. The meeting focused on developing areas of expertise and experience exchange, which align with the healt…

Privately-Owned Camel Races Conclude in Barka

Barka:The second leg of the races for privately-owned camels in the 2026/2027 season concluded at Al Fulaij racecourse in the Wilayat of Barka today.

According to Oman News Agency, the event was organized by the Oman Camel Racing Federation and incl…