Israel orders Gazans to move in first forced evacuation
Israeli forces have ordered dozens of Palestinian families in the southern Gaza Strip to leave their homes in the first forced evacuation since last October’s ceasefire, as reside…
Research project leads to commercial production of spirulina algae
MUSCAT: The Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has made a new scientific milestone by producing spirulina algae in commercial quantities for the first time in its history.The achieveme…
Omani crafts making their way into global markets
MUSCAT: Yousef bin Abdullah al Jahwari, the founder and CEO of Al Madar Ceramics Factory in Al Suwaiq, stated in an interview with the Observer that handcrafted products bring valu…
Royal Hospital localises molecular colorectal cancer tests
MUSCAT: The Royal Hospital succeeded in localising molecular tests for colorectal cancer (KRAS, NRAS, BRAF) as part of efforts made by the hospital’s Department of Medical Laborato…
Late accident ruins Al Zubair’s push for podium finish at 24H Dubai
MUSCAT: An accident midway through the last quarter of the Michelin Dubai 24H race at the Dubai Autodrome prevented Al Manar by Dragon Racing from pushing on for a podium finish on…
Omani rally drivers laud OAA support for Oman International Rally 2026
MUSCAT: The Omani rally drivers participating in the first round of the Middle East Rally Championship, hosted by the Wilayat of Suhar at the end of this week, extended their thank…
Decisive clashes in 2026 Government Institutions Round of 16
MUSCAT: The 2026 Government Institutions Eight-a-Side Football Championship, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, witnessed intense and thrilling competition in…
Oman to take part in expanded Fifa Series 2026
MUSCAT: Oman’s national football team will take part in the expanded Fifa Series 2026, where they are set to face hosts Azerbaijan, alongside Sierra Leone, Saint Lucia and Indonesi…
These Trails Built Oman. Now They’re Vanishing.
There are parts of Oman where the land still remembers how people once moved through it. Before asphalt, before four-wheel drives, before destinations were pinned on digital maps,…
RO 185 million project for Sultan Haitham City
MUSCAT: A major new landmark development has been announced for Sultan Haitham City following the signing of a development agreement between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Plann…