Al Dhahirah Tourism Festival 2026 draws 420,000 visitors
IBRI: The 3rd edition of the Al Dhahirah Tourism Festival concluded on February 6, after a month of diverse activities and programmes, drawing strong public turnout and active part…
‘Bridges’ event showcases Omani identity at Nizwa Fort
NIZWA: The Department of Awqaf and Religious Affairs in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate launched the ‘Bridges: Oman Identity and Civilisation’ event at Nizwa Fort, with activities held o…
UTAS Rustaq signs MoU to strengthen professional training, industrial skills
AL RUSTAQ: The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) – College of Education in Al Rustaq – signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Green Line Training Institute,…
IDF Oman 2026 showcases innovation, smart living and creative art
MUSCAT: The 12th edition of the Interior Design and Furnishing Expo (IDF Oman) concluded at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, reaffirming its status as Oman’s leading plat…
Oman Cancer Association launches support forum in Dhofar
SALALAH: The Oman Cancer Association, Dhofar branch, organised the first edition of the ‘Recreational and Sports Forum for Cancer Patients’ at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for C…
Japan’s Takaichi talks tough on immigration prior vote
TOKYO: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to make Japan “more prosperous and safer”, including through tougher immigration screening, in a final appeal to voters on the eve of s…
Spain, Portugal brace for storm after flood deaths
RONDA: Spain and Portugal on Saturday braced for another storm heading for the Iberian peninsula, just days after the floods caused by Storm Leonardo proved fatal in both countries…
Thousands gather as Pakistan buries blast victims
ISLAMABAD: Thousands gathered on Saturday for the funerals of victims of a bombing at a mosque that killed 31 people and wounded 169 others in Pakistan’s capital. Friday’s attack,…
Al Nahda and Oman Club ahead of HM Cup final
MUSCAT: Anticipation is reaching fever pitch as Al Nahda and Oman Club will put the final touches on their preparations ahead of the highly anticipated His Majesty the Sultan’s Foo…
Molano prevail in Colombian duel to win Tour of Oman opening stage
MUSCAT: Juan Sebastian Molano of the UAE Team Emirates prevailed in a Colombian duel to take the opening honours of the Tour of Oman 2026 on Saturday.The Colombian rider claimed th…