Active winds expected to affect Dhofar, Al Wusta
Muscat: The Oman Meteorology Office (Met Office) forecasts active wind conditions starting today, July 24, and lasting for several days. The wind activity is expected to impact al…
Hamas says it responded to latest Gaza truce
Hamas said on Thursday that it has responded to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, after more than two weeks of indirect negotiations in Qatar failed to yield a t…
Oman condemns Israeli Knesset’s bill to impose sovereignty on West Bank
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a bill calling for the imposition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank, describing…
‘Journey of Challenge’ programme attracts 740 students to hone skills, enhance capabilities
AL JABAL AL AKHDHAR: During the summer holidays, students are eager to invest their free time in meaningful educational and recreational activities that develop their skills and en…
MoHUP pavilion highlights the future of urban life
Muscat: In a unique initiative that blends visionary planning with public engagement, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) inaugurated its ‘Future Cities’ exhibition…
Student team develops AI-powered platform for sign language
SUHAR: A student team from Sohar University in Al Batinah North Governorate has successfully developed an electronic platform project to translate sign language for individuals wit…
Khareef DhofarMonsoon miracle
Salalah: When in Dhofar Governorate, the first thing you notice is the mist. It doesn’t fall — it floats, moves and curls into your hair. It’s not just the air that’s cooler; it’s…
Call for ceasefire & action as hunger spreads in Gaza
More than 100 largely aid and rights groups on Wednesday called for governments to take action as hunger spreads in Gaza, including by demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefir…
Oman Kite Festival shares the beauty of Al Ashkhara
MUSCAT: The penultimate leg of the Oman Downwinder, part of the Oman Kite Festival 2025 set off from the Pink Lagoon headed for Al Ashkharah, demonstrating the untapped natural bea…
England down Italy to reach Euro 2025 final
Chloe Kelly fired home the rebound from her own penalty to net a 119th-minute winner as reigning champions England pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Italy 2-1 after extra time…