Research pacts to tackle plastic, design green cooling
MUSCAT: The Environment Authority signed on Wednesday a number of agreements to implement research projects within the Strategic Research Management Programme. This aims to support…
The Honourable Lady offers condolences on demise of Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani
Doha: Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, extended condolences this evening on the demise of Shaikh Hamad bin Kha…
Al Suwaiq Hospital launches dental surgery, TMJ clinic
AL SUWAIQ: In a special mission at Al Suwaiq Hospital, Al Batinah North Governorate, a medical team from Al Nahdha Hospital recently launched dental surgery services for people wit…
Agreements to implement projects in Haima, Mahout signed
HAIMA: Shaikh Ahmed bin Musallam al Kathiri, Governor of Al Wusta, signed agreements to implement a number of development projects in the wilayats of Haima and Mahout, within the f…
Omanis who trained in Russian language feted
MUSCAT: Omanis who completed a Russian language course were feted at the Russian House, marking an important milestone in the development of the institution’s educational activitie…
National Survey and Geospatial Information Authority unveils new book
MUSCAT: The National Survey and Geospatial Information Authority has published a book titled “Sultanate of Oman: Geographical Facts and Figures,” which comes as part of its scienti…
Italy’s coalition vows to pursue election law reform
ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition on Wednesday vowed to press ahead with a new election law, a day after a bruising parliamentary defeat on a key a…
Russia sends cosmonauts to space station with rare Nasa chief visit
WASHINGTON: Russia sent two cosmonauts and an American astronaut to the International Space Station from Kazakhstan, resuming crewed flights from a recently repaired launchpad with…
Israel pounds devastated Gaza with more bombs
GAZA: An Israeli air strike killed a man, his wife and their six-year-old daughter in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Palestinian health officials said as talks to advance the US-brok…
Special media coverage of Khareef Dhofar begins
SALALAH: The special media coverage of the Khareef Dhofar (monsoon) Season 2026 began on Wednesday, as part of an integrated media plan implemented by the Ministry of Information….