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Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to Emperor Naruhito of Japan on the demise of former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the Emperor and the people of Japan. According

Muscat: Khoula Hospital has introduced a range of advanced medical services and therapeutic procedures being implemented for the first time at the hospital, with several among them being applied for the first time in the Sultanate of Oman. This step reflects progress in the quality of specialized healthcare provided. According

Musandam: The Environment Authority has commenced the final phase of its marine mammal species survey project in Musandam Governorate, which will continue until 31 October. This effort is part of the Authority’s ongoing work to conduct environmental surveys and monitoring within the boundaries of the National Nature Park in Musandam.

South al batinah: South Al Batinah Governorate has demonstrated significant growth in its tourism infrastructure, with licensed tourism establishments reaching 274 by September 2025, comprising hotels, heritage lodges, and eco-friendly accommodations. The region has also seen expansion in its travel sector, with 148 registered travel agencies and tour operators currently

Frankfurt: The Sultanate of Oman has concluded its participation in the Frankfurt International Book Fair 2025, held in the Federal Republic of Germany during 15-19 October. Oman’s pavilion attracted a diverse stream of visitors, serving to introduce the components of Omani culture and showcasing a wide range of publications and

Sohar: The third Al Batinah International Film Festival unveiled its competition lineup during a press conference in Sohar today, revealing that 62 films have been selected from 319 submissions across 33 countries to compete in six award categories. According to Oman News Agency, the festival is organized by the Oman

Frankfurt: The Arab Publishers Association organized a specialized dialogue seminar titled “Challenges and Prospects of Distributing Arabic Books in Europe” at the association’s pavilion at the Frankfurt International Book Fair 2025 in the Federal Republic of Germany. According to Oman News Agency, the seminar saw the participation of a number

Amman: The Omani Cultural Days commenced today in Amman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The event is organized by the Omani Studies Unit at Alal-Bayt University, Jordan, in cooperation with the Ifta Office at the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, Sultanate of Oman. According to Oman News Agency, the