Nadhira al Harthy: First Omani woman Everest climber dies in Pakistan avalanche
Four bodies, including that of the Sultanate of Oman’s Everest climber Nadhira al Harthy, have been recovered following an avalanche below Camp III on Broad Peak (8,047m) in Pakis…
Nadhira al Harthy: First Omani Everest climber found dead in Pakistan avalanche
Four bodies, including that of Oman’s Everest climber Nadira al Harthy, have been recovered following an avalanche below Camp III on Broad Peak (8,047m) in Pakistan’s Karakoram, a…
Egypt says unidentifieddrone hit vessels in port
A drone strike on gas vessels in Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta signalled a potential new front in the US-Iran war, raising the prospect of threats to navigation through th…
HM’s greetings toRwanda President
President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda received Ambassador Nasra bint Salim al Hashmi for the formal presentation of her credentials as Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman…
HM, Burnham discuss regional developments
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Thursday discussed, during a telephone call with Andy Burnham, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the developments in the region and the…
Restoration work of Buraimi’s historic house begins
AL BURAIMI: Preliminary excavation works are underway for the restoration project of the historic Bait Bahr House in the Wilayat of Al Buraimi, as part of the Ministry of Heritage…
Barka sewage project 78% complete
BARKA: Work is ongoing on the execution of the ‘Project for Constructing Sewage and Irrigation Pipelines To and From the Hai Al Naseem Project and the Wastewater Treatment Plant in…
DROUGHT REVEALS LOST VILLAGE
An aerial view taken shows a mosque and surrounding buildings in Somang village in Lebak in Indonesia’s western Banten province, which was deliberately flooded to make way for the…
Dinosaur-era fossil provides insight into snake evolution
Snakes first appeared during the age of dinosaurs, but the fragmentary nature of many early fossils has made it difficult for scientists to understand their evolution. Now, a remar…
Al Ashkharah fest attracts over 14,000 visitors in 1ST week
AL ASHKHARAH: Al Ashkharah festival 2026 continues to reinforce its position as one of Oman’s leading summer tourism events, attracting more than 14,000 visitors during its first w…