Corporate Waqf model can power social investment
SALALAH: Companies should move beyond one-off sponsorships and consider jointly establishing a waqf institution to create a lasting source of community funding, the Chairman of Dho…
Horses dazzle in Al Ashkharah fest
A traditional horse show (Al Aardha) was held in the Niyabat of Al Ashkharah in the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, Al Sharqiyah South Governorate, as part of Al Ashkharah Festival….
HM’s greetings conveyed to President of Chile
SANTIAGO: President José Antonio Kast of the Republic of Chile received Ambassador Abdulghaffar bin Abdulkareem al Balushi, who presented his credentials as non-resident Ambassador…
Tourism sector’s contribution to GDP at 2.9%
MUSCAT: The tourism sector in the Sultanate of Oman continued to achieve positive growth indicators during the first quarter of 2026, recording an increase in its contribution to t…
No oil pollution impact on Masirah Island’s shores
The Environment Authority continues to carry out monitoring, follow-up and response operations regarding the oil pollution. The latest field results indicate that the extent of sho…
Lebanon reports 11 dead in Israeli strike
ANSAR: Lebanon said Israeli strikes in the south killed 11 people, including three children, on Saturday, the deadliest raids since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel a…
Al Dakhiliyah tourism projects advance in Al Hamra, Bahla
AL HAMRA: Al Dakhiliyah Governorate is advancing a number of development, tourism and heritage projects in the wilayats of Al Hamra and Bahla, with completion rates ranging from 40…
The ancient Omani engineering marvel moving water beneath Wadis
IZKI: Long before modern civil engineering formalised the mechanics of fluid dynamics, ancient Omani builders devised an ingenious solution to a recurring challenge: carrying preci…
Oman Across Ages Museum tops 900K visitors through 2025
MANAH: The Oman Across Ages Museum has surpassed 909,000 visitors from its opening through the end of 2025. Over the same period, the landmark cultural institution successfully org…
Khabarart enriches ecotourism in Dhofar
Khabarart in the Wilayat of Taqah — one of the standout natural destinations in the Dhofar Governorate — is taking centre stage during the Khareef season. The area is renowned for…