Sunday, November 15, 2026

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HH Sayyid Theyazin Returns Home After Grand Egyptian Museum Inauguration

Muscat: HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, returned home this evening following his participation in the official inauguration ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. According to Oman News Agency, accompanying HH Sayyid Theyazin during the visit were Salim bin Mohammed Al

Over 49 Percent Completion Rate for Road Projects in A’Dakhiliyah

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is progressing with the design and construction of the Afari Ascent Road and the Al Siqari Village Road in the Wilayats of Samail and Izki in the A’Dakhiliyah Governorate. The projects have reached a completion rate of 49.6 percent, with a

Education Ministry and UNICEF Launch Program to Enhance Student Skills

Muscat: The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the Sultanate of Oman, has initiated the “Training of Trainers in Positive Parenting: Promoting Inclusive and Safe Learning Environments” program. This five-day initiative is part of joint efforts to enhance child well-being within the school

Samail Industrial City Localizes 19 Projects Worth Over RO 35 Million in H1 2025

Samail: Samail Industrial City, operating under the umbrella of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates ‘Madayn’, received 26 investment applications during the first half of 2025, out of which 19 projects were localized with a total investment exceeding RO 35 million. According to Oman News Agency, these projects will be

Ministerial Decision Regulates Ownership Transition of Artisanal Fishing Vessels

Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has issued a ministerial decision today that regulates the conversion of artisanal fishing vessels from individual to institutional ownership. According to Oman News Agency, the decision involves amending certain provisions of the Executive Regulation of the Marine Fisheries and Protection of

Bidiyah Welcomes Winter with Thriving Tourism Season

Bidiyah: The Wilayat of Bidiyah in the Governorate of North A’Sharqiyah is currently experiencing a vibrant surge in tourist activity during its winter tourism season, which commenced in October and extends through the end of March annually. The wilayat is attracting a significant influx of domestic and international visitors seeking

Oman Discusses Enhancing Academic Cooperation with University of Tokyo Delegation

Muscat: The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and a delegation from the University of Tokyo, Japan, discussed the scientific contributions of the Sultan Qaboos Chair for Middle East Studies and enhancing areas of cooperation concerning the exchange of students and researchers. This came during a meeting today between

Higher Education Institutions’ Introductory Forum Opens in A’Dhahirah

A’dhahirah: The 4th introductory forum of higher education institutions kicked off today in the Governorate of A’Dhahirah, with the participation of 16 academic institutions from government and private higher education institutions. The forum targets students who will sit for the General Education Diploma (GED), parents, and other members of the

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