Countries move to ban social media for children
The European Union is to unveil proposals Wednesday aimed at curbing addictive features of social media for minors, as a growing number of countries look to restrict children’s ac…
His Majesty issues 2 Royal Decrees
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued two Royal Decrees as follows:Royal Decree No 84/2026 on appointment of non-resident ambassador to the Republic of Tajikist…
Oman supports right of Palestinians to self-determination
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman reaffirmed its firm position supporting the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the establishment of their independent, sovereig…
Military Technological College opens new facilities
MUSCAT: The Military Technological College (MTC) inaugurated a number of educational and recreational facilities at its campus. The facilities include an Advanced Cyber Excellenc…
Winning student writers honoured in Dhofar
SALALAH: Oman Writers and Literati Association, in cooperation with the Directorate-General of Education in Dhofar Governorate, today celebrated the honouring of student winners of…
CDAA discusses quality system in ambulance services
MUSCAT: The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) held a senior management review meeting for the Quality Management System (ISO) at the Directorate-General of Ambulance, ch…
4-day workshop to review desert locust control
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is hosting a 4-day regional workshop to review and approve a plan for the implementation of a project to control the spread of desert locusts.The work…
Olympic Day puts fitness, youth at heart of Oman’s sporting vision
MUSCAT: The wide community participation in Olympic Day 2026 has highlighted the growing importance of making physical activity a regular part of everyday life in Oman, with childr…
Oman team to take part in Asian Table Tennis Championships in Tashkent
MUSCAT: The Oman’s national table tennis team is gearing up for a significant continual appearance as the team take part in the 29th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Championships 2026…
156 players set for women’s bowling championship
Muscat: The 18th Women’s Bowling Championship will bring together 156 players representing 26 teams from 22 public and private institutions at Fun Zone in Qurum from September 20 t…