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Barcelona’s Raphinha out for a week with leg injury
Barcelona forward Raphinha has been sidelined for a week with a right leg injury, the LaLiga champions said on Monday, after the Brazilian was forced off at halftime during Sat…
Fiber Connect MENA conference opens in Muscat
MUSCAT: The 15th Annual Fiber Connect Council MENA Conference and Exhibition commenced on Monday in Muscat, reaffirming Oman’s growing role as a regional hub for digital infrastruc…
Sohar Festival 2026 wraps up, showcasing culture and community
SUHAR: The fourth edition of the Sohar Festival concluded on a high note, leaving widespread satisfaction among residents of Al Batinah North and reinforcing the festival’s reputat…
Call for extra caution during desert, camping trips
Muscat: The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) renewed its call for families to exercise extra caution during desert and camping trips, urging close supervision of childr…
Public Prosecution caseload up by 19%
MUSCAT: Labour cases rose to 22,309 in 2025, against 12,407 in 2024, as bounced cheque cases shot to 10,482 against 9,699 the previous year, according to the Public Prosecution Dep…
Sha‘baniyah sparks pre-Ramadhan joy
As Oman prepares to welcome the holy month of Ramadhan, the Wilayat of Sur comes alive with the annual celebration of Sha‘baniyah, a cherished folk tradition that continues to refl…
‘Teach to reach: expanding possibilities’
Muscat: The Care and Special Education (CSE), a specialised institution under Indian School Muscat, successfully hosted the Curtain Raiser Programme, ‘Teach to Reach – Expanding Po…
Chinese community in Oman marks spring festival
MUSCAT: The Chinese community in Oman, led by the Chinese Embassy in Oman, held a Spring Festival garden reception at the Diplomatic Club in Muscat on Sunday to mark the arrival of…
Community fitness challenge set for Souq es Sabt on Feb 7
MUSCAT: A public fitness challenge aimed at bringing movement into everyday community life will take place on Saturday, February 7, at Souq es Sabt, Ras Al Hamra Golf Club (PDO) fr…