Pomegranate harvest begins in Al Jabal Al Akhdhar
Al Jabal Al Akhdar: The harvesting of pomegranate trees began recently in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. The crop’s cultivation runs through the m…
RAFO begins recruitment procedures for officer candidates
Muscat: The Royal Oman Air Force (RAFO), in coordination with the Ministry of Labour, on Sunday began recruitment procedures for a number of Omanis to join military service as warr…
Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival attracts over 100,000 visitors
AL JABAL AL AKHDAR: More than 100,000 people visited Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026 from its opening until the end of July, reinforcing its role in stimulating tourism and econo…
Jashn-e-Deccan brings Sufi Qawwali Magic to Oman
MUSCAT: The Deccani Wing of the Indian Social Club (ISC) Oman celebrated its signature cultural event Jashn-e-Deccan 2026 with an evening of music, poetry and community recognitio…
Oman Airports wins top regional award for operational excellence
Muscat: Oman Airports has been recognised as the Best Airport Management Company for Operational Excellence – Middle East 2025 at the Global Brands Magazine (GBM) Awards 2025, mark…
At least 72 died in Spain’s Ceuta migrant rush
Ceuta, Spain: At least 72 people died during last week’s mass influx of migrants into Spain’s Ceuta enclave, when tens of thousands of people mostly swam around the border post fro…
Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire
Surabaya, Indonesia: An Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea on Sunday, killing five people and leaving another 41 missing after some jumped overboard, search and rescue officials s…
MoL confirms conditions for job seekers in the public sector
The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has confirmed the introduction of a new criterion for job seekers from the beginning of this year. The condition is that those who resigned from a gove…
Nadhira al Harthy: A legacy beyond the summits
Nadhira Al Harthy was an Omani mountaineer who carried the nation’s name to some of the highest and most demanding peaks on Earth.Her journey began far from the summit. She started…
Oman introduces a new ‘free’ 14-day tourist visa
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) issued a decision on Sunday introducing a new type of tourist visa, which grants a free tourist entry for 14 days to nationals of countries dete…