Above-average temperatures forecast for February
Muscat: During February 2026, temperatures are forecast to be above the seasonal average across most areas of the Sultanate, according to the seasonal outlook issued by the Civil A…
90 new female taxis registered in 2025
Muscat: In support of women empowerment initiatives, 90 new female taxis were registered in 2025 under the Women Taxi Initiative, enhancing Omani women’s participation in the trans…
Muscat Metro project to be announced soon
The Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) held its annual press briefing today in Muscat.Some of the highlights from the meeting are:Muscat Me…
MoH inaugurates Central Public Health Laboratory at RO 18.2m cost
Muscat: Enhancing the health sector’s readiness to deal with various epidemiological, biological, and chemical risks and health outbreaks, the Central Public Health Laboratory has…
Moroccan athletes dominate Oman Desert Marathon
Sharqiya South: Stage two of the Desert Marathon concluded on Sundy, January 11, with Moroccan athletes delivering commanding performances across both men’s and women’s divisions,…
Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with an entertaining 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.Raphinha struck twice for the Catalan…
Investments worth RO65 million in AI sector in 2025
The Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) held its annual press briefing today in Muscat.Some of the highlights from the meeting are:Investmen…
INSV Kaundinya: On a journey to explore the Oman-India trading history
INSV Kaundinya, a recreation of a 5th-century Indian ship using the ancient stitching technique, is on the final leg of its journey from the Western Indian state of Gujarat to Musc…
Electronics retailer in Muscat for failing to provide invoice in Arabic
The Muscat Governorate Court of First Instance issued a ruling in a consumer protection case against a retail company specializing in electronics.After installation, he noticed mal…
Bangladesh’s political crossroads: An election guide
Dhaka – Bangladesh, has been in political turmoil since a student-led revolt overthrew former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, ending her 15-year autocratic rule.The Mu…