HEAC extends over 33,000 academic offers in first admission round
Muscat: The Higher Education Admission Center at the Ministry of Education on Wednesday announced the results of the first admission round for the 2026/2027 academic year for Gener…
Al Wusta road improvements support Khareef Dhofar economy
MUSCA: Maintenance work continues on paved roads in Al Wusta Governorate as part of a project valued at approximately RO 6.4 million. This project encompasses the maintenance of 1,…
Thunderstorms and strong winds reported in parts of Oman
Muscat: Rainfall of varying intensity was recorded in parts of the Sultanate of Oman at around 1.48 pm on Wednesday, Oman Meteorology said.Some showers could develop into thunderst…
Most Americans believe Trump has inappropriately profited since returning to power
WASHINGTON: A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from cryptocurrency since his return to power and that his policy d…
Firefighting teams monitor mountain blaze in Al Rustaq
Muscat: Firefighting teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance unit in South Al Batinah Governorate are monitoring a fire that broke out among trees and grass at the summit of a m…
Oman crude climbs to $93.22 as global oil prices rise
Muscat: The official price of Oman crude oil for October delivery rose to $93.22 per barrel on Wednesday, an increase of $3.06 from Tuesday’s price of $90.16.The latest rise means…
Do not exploit children, domestic worker for media content
MUSCAT: Content creators who negatively exploit children under the age of 15 or domestic workers in media content may face imprisonment for three years, a fine of RO5,000, or eithe…
Pakistan to challenge Imran’s hospital move, says law minister
Pakistan’s government will challenge a Supreme Court decision that ordered authorities to move jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a private hospital, Law Minister Azam Naze…
Paragliding activities suspended in Oman following tragic accident
The Oman Air Sports Committee (OASC), in coordination and cooperation with the relevant authorities, has suspended all paragliding activities of all types, at all authorized locati…
Muscat Municipality warns against unlicensed speed bumps
Muscat: Muscat Municipality has urged the public to refrain from installing unlicensed speed bumps, stressing that such measures must meet approved safety and technical requirement…