Ethiopian Kitata wins Seville Marathon in photo finish
SEVILLE, Spain: Ethiopia’s Shura Kitata won the Seville Marathon men’s race after a photo finish with compatriot Asrar Abderehman on Sunday, while Finland’s Alisa Vainio stunned…
Talks focus on bilateral cooperation
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at the Al Barakah Palace on Sunday to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister o…
CPA intensifies market oversight ahead of Ramadhan surge
MUSCAT: As part of early preparations for Ramadhan, the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has stepped up regulatory and field efforts to ensure market stability and the availabil…
High BP, obesity among top concerns in national NCD survey
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health on Sunday announced the results of the 2025 National Survey on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and their associated risk factors.The event was held u…
Al Rustaq hospital conducts over 7,000 surgical operations
AL RUSTAQ: Al Rustaq Hospital in the Al Batinah South Governorate performed more than 7,000 surgical operations during 2025. Over the past year, the hospital received more than 180…
UTAS unveils 2026-2030 strategy to drive sustainable transformation
MUSCAT: The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) officially launched its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan during a formal ceremony held at the St Regis Muscat under the aus…
Oman AI-enhanced drone contest concludes at SQU
MUSCAT: The second edition of the Oman AI-Enhanced Drone Competition concluded at the Cultural Centre of Sultan Qaboos University under the auspices of Eng Said bin Hamoud al Maawa…
Students launch Visual Arts Society with charity art event
MUSCAT: The Visual Arts Society (VAS) recently hosted its first student-led art event in Oman, providing a dynamic platform for young creatives to showcase their talents while supp…
Al Hamra reviews urban renewal phases
AL HAMRA: The latest developments of the urban renewal project for Al Hamra Neighbourhood were reviewed in the Wilayat of Al Hamra, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate.The session covered me…
Reduced working hours to empower persons with disabilities
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Social Development clarified that an employee or worker with a disability, or an employee or worker without a disability who is the primary caregiver of a r…