ICESCO delegation to advance cultural diplomacy
SALALAH: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, will host a delegation from the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization…
Scenic flights to broaden Dhofar tourism beyond Khareef
SALALAH: Dhofar will add aerial sightseeing to its tourism offering in early September, with a four-day helicopter programme covering some of the governorate’s main coastal, mounta…
ROP: Drifting and reckless driving invite strict penalties
MUSCAT: The Directorate-General of Traffic at the Royal Oman Police (ROP) stresses that reckless driving, drifting and stunt driving constitute serious legal violations as they end…
Our daily choices shape our future
One practice that has helped me over the years is using a habit tracker, as discussed in a previous essay. It is a simple device, but it reveals something important: which habits I…
EA holds workshop on management plan for Biosphere Reserve
MUSCAT: The Environment Authority on Monday organised a specialised workshop for members of the ‘National Committee for the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme’.The workshop aime…
Musandam concludes summer sports, cultural programmes
MUSANDAM: The Directorate of Culture, Sports and Youth in Musandam Governorate has concluded the fifth edition of its summer programme following two months of sporting, cultural an…
CBO Announces Auction Results of GDB-48
Muscat, 24 Aug 2026 The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) today announced the Auction results of the 84th Government Development Bonds (GDB) issue, which received overwhelming response fr…
KHAREEF THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS
‘Slow down and look up. Beyond the sweeping vistas is a miniature world waiting to be discovered’ – Dr Ziaul HaqueWildlife photographerWhen the Khareef clouds roll across Dhofar, t…
Port of Duqm records strong growth in Ro-Ro operations
BUSINESS REPORTERMUSCAT, AUGUST 24Port of Duqm has recorded growth in its Ro-Ro operations, handling 34,024 Ro-Ro units through more than 20 vessel calls up to August 2026. Of the…
Bitumen traders meet amid RO 1.2bn road drive
MUSCAT, August 23BALARAB AL TAMIMIThe 20th edition of the Rex Fuels Global Expo and Conference will be held in Muscat on August 31, bringing bitumen producers, traders, refiners, l…