CDAA tackles wildfire in Al Hamra
Al Hamra – Firefighting teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) in Dakhilyah Governorate, supported by the Police Aviation, are currently engaged in an extensive operation to contain…
Man arrested following major jewellery theft worth RO 3000
Suwaiq – Royal Oman Police (ROP) has successfully arrested a man in connection with a significant residential robbery in the Wilayat of Khabourah. The individual is responsible for the theft…
National bowling drive sees 250 players register nationwide
Muscat – Oman is intensifying efforts to expand bowling across sports clubs, with the sport now practised in 18 clubs nationwide, according to Said bin Rashid al Qutbi, Chairman of…
Omani Film Night in Budapest showcases culture, cinema
Muscat – Oman Film Society organised an Omani Film Night in Budapest recently in cooperation with the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Hungary, bringing Omani cinema and culture…
MoE launches ‘Oman Scholars’ programme to develop high-achieving students
Muscat – The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched a programme called Oman Scholars, a new initiative designed to nurture talented Omani students and equip them with leadership qualities and…
Her Story, Our Voice: Women’s health awareness campaign on Friday
Muscat – Under the auspices of H H Sayyida Basma bint Fakhri al Said, a comprehensive women’s health awareness campaign titled “Her Story, Our Voice” is set to commence this…
MoCIIP launches national drive to boost construction sector efficiency
Muscat – The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) on Wednesday launched the National Programme for Enhancing the Efficiency of the Construction Sector, a strategic initiative aimed at…
Sayyid Theyazin attends Kuwait Embassy celebration of National and Liberation days
Muscat – The Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Oman hosted a formal reception in Muscat on February 11 to commemorate the country’s 65th National Day and 35th Liberation…
Major lunar and solar eclipses in 2026 to advance atmospheric and space research
Muscat – Several major astronomical events in 2026, including a total lunar eclipse and an annular solar eclipse, will provide valuable opportunities for scientists to study the Moon and Earth’s…
Indian schools adopt AI as educators race to keep pace
Muscat – As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in modern education, Indian schools in Oman are grappling with a central challenge – preparing teachers to teach AI with confidence and…