Oman grows its first pineapples
SALALAH: After nearly 15 years of research and agricultural trials, Razat Royal Farm, operating under the Royal Court Affairs, has successfully produced pineapples locally, marking…
Wadi Ghaydah: The quiet wadi behind Dhofar’s most famous landscape
SALALAH: Wadi Darbat may be Dhofar’s most photographed natural attraction, but the story of its waters begins far beyond the viewpoints visited by most travellers.High in the mount…
Officials pay condolences at Qatar Embassy in Muscat
MUSCAT: A number of Their Excellencies and officials visited the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Muscat on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa a…
Al Dhahirah launches Summer Programme to inspire innovation
IBRI: The Directorate-General of Education in Al Dhahirah Governorate has launched the summer programme ‘My Summer… Learning and Innovation 2026’, with the participation of more…
Dhofar programme boosts family stability
SALALAH: The marital counselling programme ‘Companionship of Life’ commenced on Monday at the University of Dhofar. The three‑day initiative, implemented by the Ministry of Social…
EA signs deals to boost inspections, develop Al Saleel Park
MUSCAT: The Environment Authority on Monday signed two agreements to consolidate environmental inspection and develop infrastructure at nature reserves.The agreements stem from eff…
6 karate students to represent Oman at Okinawa World Festival
MUSCAT: Six students from Bodhi Life and Skills Academy will represent Oman at the third edition of the Okinawa Karate Tournament and World Festival, to be held in Japan from July…
Oman issues new trade union regulation
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour has issued a ministerial decision introducing a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the establishment, registration and operation of trade u…
Food prices lift Oman inflation to 2.8%
MUSCAT: Inflation in the Sultanate of Oman accelerated to 2.8 per cent in June from a year earlier, driven mainly by higher food, transport and services costs, according to data re…
Nama accelerates drive towards fully Omani water workforce
MUSCAT: Nama Water Services is stepping up its workforce localisation strategy with a new intake of 303 Omani employees as the state-owned utility moves closer to achieving full Om…