MoHUP housing options benefit 189,000 families since 2020
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) continues to develop an integrated housing empowerment system. The system offers diverse housing options, enhances social…
New SQU study maps sustainable energy path for remote communities
MUSCAT: In remote areas, where distance from major cities makes electricity not merely a service but a vital lifeline for daily life, development and stability, a study led by Prof…
NRAA launches ‘Little Documentary Guide’ programme
MUSCAT: The National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) launched on Sunday the activities of the sixth edition of the ‘Little Documentary Guide’ programme. Organised by the Depa…
Rare biological species sighting documented
IBRI: The Environment Authority Department in Al Dhahirah Governorate has documented a number of rare and endangered biological species inside the Al Dhahirah and Al Buraimi Nature…
Nature’s teamwork secrets offer lessons for human society
Every morning, before the first commuter fights traffic, before the first office meeting begins, before the first political argument erupts online, a miracle of cooperation is alre…
Shooting Championship begins in Muscat
MUSCAT: The Oman Shooting Association’s annual championship got under way at the National Olympic Shooting Range in Muscat on Sunday.The 2026 edition features competitions in the 5…
Tracing Oman’s historic coastal identity
People often assume that borders have always existed in their current form. A map makes that assumption feel reasonable. However, for much of history, places were understood throug…
Learning to think before we explain the world
One of the defining features of contemporary Arab public discourse is not a shortage of information but a shortage of judgment. We have become remarkably adept at producing answers…
Liberal Arts is becoming relevant again in AI age
The doomscrollers have already had their day with the liberal arts. What is the purpose, cynics argue, of learning to write, paint, or play an instrument, if artificial intelligenc…
SPF achieves ISO certifications
MUSCAT: The Social Protection Fund (SPF) obtained the international certifications of ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems, ISO 10002:2018 for Complaints Management, and IS…