Sultan Haitham Prize for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage launched
Paris: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has approved the establishment of the UNESCO-Sultan Haitham Prize for the Safeguarding of Inta…
UNESCO-Sultan Haitham Prize: A global initiative to Safeguard Intangible Cultural Heritage and Celebrate Human Creativity
Muscat: The UNESCO-Sultan Haitham Prize for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage derives its significance from being both an invocation and an essential expression of…
HM the Sultan receives written message from Belarusian President
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a written message from President Alexander Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus.The message was received on behalf of His…
The pursuit of passion: how Abdulaziz al Musallami found his way into fashion
For 27 year old fashion designer Abdulaziz al Musallami, the path to fashion was anything but straightforward.After enrolling in a business programme after high school, he quickly…
New pharma plant opens in Nizwa, boosting Oman’s drug security
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has marked a significant step in strengthening national health security with the inauguration of the Izz Pharmaceuticals factory in Nizwa Industrial C…
Aluminium recycling push gains momentum in Oman
MUSCAT: The third Aluminium Scrap Recycling Symposium has called for faster progress in building an integrated recycling ecosystem, underscoring its role in advancing circular econ…
PetroTel Energy poised to commercialise upstream discoveries in Oman
MUSCAT: Having invested in excess of $700 million across its upstream oil and gas assets in the Sultanate of Oman to date, US-based exploration and production firm PetroTel Energy…
Oman, Thailand explore joint tourism initiatives
BANGKOK: The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Thailand have explored avenues to deepen cooperation in tourism, with a focus on joint promotion, destination management and the d…
Oman Air increases baggage allowance on selected routes
Muscat: Oman Air has announced enhancements to its Economy Class fare bundles, including an increase in check-in baggage allowance on selected international routes.The airline stat…
Natural factors blamed for crustacean deaths in Dhofar waters
Salalah: The death of small crustaceans, such as juvenile shrimp and krill, along parts of the Dhofar coast has been attributed to natural climatic factors, according to officials….