El Niño raises heat concerns as Oman braces for prolonged hot summer
MUSCAT: Oman is heading towards what forecasters expect to be one of its warmer summers in recent years, with above-average temperatures likely to continue across much of the Sulta…
Bahla highlights rural women’s role in agriculture and food security
BAHLA: The Wilayat of Bahla hosted an Open Day to mark the International Year of Women Farmers 2026, highlighting the contributions of rural women to agriculture, animal production…
Oman wins WSIS global award for Noor Educational Platform
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Education, won the prestigious World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize for its Noor Educational Platform,…
Al Rustaq’s heritage, beauty captured in photography expo
AL RUSTAQ: The ‘Al Rustaq from the Sky’ exhibition was held in the Wilayat of Al Rustaq, Al Batinah South Governorate, showcasing the region’s natural beauty, historical landmarks,…
Omani fans savour unforgettable experience
MUSCAT: For thousands of football supporters, attending the 2026 Fifa World Cup is a lifelong dream. For a growing number of Omani fans, the 2026 edition has become far more than s…
North Korea condemns Nato summit over denuclearisation
SEOUL: North Korea condemned the United States and its allies on Saturday for what it called strengthening military blocs and accelerating arms buildups after a Nato summit this w…
Paris landmarks shutter early amid heatwave
PARIS: The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks announced early closures over the weekend as a quarter of mainland France was under the highest heat alert level on Saturday in th…
Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire
LOS GALLARDOS: Firefighters aided by better weather on Saturday gained the upper hand on one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires as survivors described “horrific” and terrifying moments…
One donor, Eight lives: OMAN PUSHES ORGAN DONATION AWARENESS
A single organ donor can offer a new lease of life to up to eight people facing life-threatening organ failure — a reality that remains little known among many members of society….
Oman trade surplus holds above RO 2 billion
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman recorded a merchandise trade surplus of RO 2.09 billion in the first four months of 2026, broadly stable compared with RO 2.11 billion in the same per…