National guide to ensure best services to the disabled
MUSCAT, NOV 18The Ministry of Social Development held an introductory workshop about the national guide on standards for licensing and classification of institutions that provide s…
Over 30,000 people get diabetic check
MUSCAT, NOV 18As many as 30,799 people, comprising both citizens and expatriates, got themselves screened for diabetes and risk assessment at the 120 special centres over two days…
Oman Climate Week to be held in September 2026
Muscat, Nov 18The Environment Authority on Tuesday announced the second edition of Oman Climate Week will be held from September 14 to 16, 2026.Dr Abdullah bin Ali al Amri, Chairma…
Oman named Guest of Honour at Kuwait International Book Fair
Kuwait: Abdulrahman al Mutairi, Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs in the State of Kuwait, stated that the selection of the Sultanate of Om…
Danes local elections marred by cyberattacks
COPENHAGEN: Denmark voted in local and regional elections expected to deliver a blow to Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats, after a campaign marred by cyberattacks…
First draft of climate pact lands at COP30 in Brazil
BELEM: COP30 hosts Brazil on Tuesday produced a first draft of an agreement between nations at the UN climate talks after negotiations on the sticking points stretched late into th…
Film festival discussions focus on story telling, visual identity
The Gulf Film Festival 2025 in Muscat is drawing a wide audience of filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts. The second day featured a rich programme of training workshops and film scree…
Pilot launch of Maal card on Nov 20, CBO announces fee structure
Muscat – The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced the approved fee structure for the national payment card “Maal” consumer Debit and Prepaid card. The announcement of the “Maal…
A taste of Oman: The story behind Moza’s live-cooking success
At every festival’s tent, hotel courtyard and national celebration she enters, the first thing people notice is her flame. A quiet flame, steady, intentional and rooted. It flicker…
Hotel revenues in Oman surge
MUSCAT: Hotel revenues in Oman’s 3–5-star segment grew significantly in the first nine months of 2025, supported by stronger visitor arrivals and improved occupancy levels, accordi…