Gas leak blast in Bandar Abbas; Oman offers condolences
An explosion that hit a building in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday was caused by a gas leak, according to a preliminary assessment, the local head of th…
Muscat Nights 2026 edition: A record-breaking success
The Muscat Nights 2026 festival, which concluded on Saturday, January 31, 2026, marked a significant milestone in the event’s history. Attracting around two million visitors over i…
Advanced Air Mobility trials to gain momentum: CAA
MUSCAT – The National Aviation Strategy is aiming at integrating the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Programme, incorporating advanced air transport technologies, including drones, in…
Iran army chief warns US, Israel against attack
PARIS: Iranian army chief Amir Hatami on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against an attack, saying his country’s forces were on high alert following Washington’s heavy…
Grand Canyon project in Jabal Shams well underway
MUSCAT: The Wilayat of Al Hamra in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate is entering a new phase of tourism and infrastructure development with the commencement of the Jabal Shams waterfront p…
Air Conditioning factory begins operations in Salalah Free Zone
SALALAH: The Salalah Free Zone has announced the start of full operations at a new factory specialising in the manufacture of air conditioning units, marking another step in the gr…
Oman drives digital transformation in education
MUSCAT: Oman is steadily advancing a comprehensive digital transformation of its education sector, embedding e-learning into national development strategies such as Oman Vision 204…
Competition heats up at Shotokan Karate Championship
MUSCAT: Competition heated up at the 11th Shotokan Karate Centre Open Championship, with clubs and academies from 10 countries battling for top honours in both kata and kumite even…
Nizwa Secure Important Win Over Salalah in Ministry ShieldNizwa Claim Key Victory in Ministry Shield
MUSCAT: Nizwa Club claimed a valuable 76–52 victory over Salalah Club in the 2026 Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth Basketball Shield, in a match held at the secondary hall of…
Ice-cool Rybakina beats Sabalenka in tense Australian Open final
MELBOURNE: Elena Rybakina took revenge over world number one Aryna Sabalenka to win a nail-biting Australian Open final on Saturday and clinch her second Grand Slam title.The big s…