New norms to ensure wage continuity during illness
MUSCAT: The Social Protection Fund marks a new milestone when it launches new norms on Sunday to safeguard the income of insured employees during illness or approved special leave….
Iran hits Gulf states, Jordan after seventh night of US strikes
DUBAI: Iran launched more attacks on Washington’s Gulf allies and Jordan on Saturday after a seventh straight night of US strikes on Iranian military targets, escalating the war o…
SQU discovers new plant species, names it Oman
MUSCAT: Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), represented by the Life Sciences Unit at the College of Science, announced a new scientific discovery of the plant (Adenosciadium omanensis)…
Pact inked to boost flights between Dhofar and Russia
SALALAH: A strategic agreement between Oman Air and Fun & Son to expand direct flights between the Sultanate of Oman and Russia to Dhofar Governorate with the aim of boosting touri…
Omani silver heritage shines at Belarus Museum Exhibition
MINSK: The National Museum of Oman has opened the exhibition ‘The Splendour of Silver: Collections from the Omani Courts’ at the Vitebsk Museum of Local Traditions in Belarus, show…
Oman joins global AI cooperation body as founding member
BEIJING: The Sultanate of Oman has joined the Global Organization for Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence as a founding member, becoming one of 29 countries to establish the int…
Haima–Thumrait dualisation project reaches 24% completion
SALALAH: Work on the remaining sections of the Sultan Said bin Taimur Road dualisation project between Haima and Thumrait has reached about 24 per cent, with contractors continuing…
Municipality launches smoke-free public spaces campaign
MUSCAT: Muscat Municipality has intensified its public awareness efforts with the launch of an informational campaign encouraging residents and visitors to comply with smoking regu…
Dhofar’s tropical fruits boost farming and khareef tourism
SALALAH: Dhofar’s tropical fruits have become one of Oman’s distinctive agricultural products, reflecting the governorate’s unique climate and fertile landscapes while contributing…
‘Return of the Past’ showcases Dhofar’s living heritage during khareef season
SALALAH: The diverse cultural heritage of Dhofar is attracting visitors at the ‘Return of the Past’ event in Al Saada, one of the key attractions accompanying the Khareef Dhofar 20…