Heavy thunderstorms, flash flood likely today
MUSCAT: The National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre has confirmed that the Sultanate of Oman will continue to be affected by unstable weather conditions, with heavy thunderstorm…
Municipality works tirelessly to maintain services during rain
MUSCAT: Muscat Municipality has intensified its field operations across various wilayats of Muscat Governorate in response to the current weather conditions and heavy rainfall, wit…
Japan’s cherry blossom picnics hit by inflation
Global inflation is taking a bite out of Japan’s iconic ‘hanami’ cherry blossom picnics, with an index tracking food and drink costs up 25 per cent since 2020, private think tank…
LEGACY IN FOCUSWomen, art and memory at Elizabeth Arthotel
On March 8, as the world marked International Women’s Day, the Elizabeth Arthotel in Ischgl unveiled ‘Women in Frame’, a compelling exhibition that paid tribute to contemporary fem…
Government completes the acquisition of Salamair
Muscat: The Government of the Sultanate of Oman announced the successful completion of its acquisition of SalamAir, a strategic move aimed at developing a more integrated aviation…
Trump says Iran ‘better get serious’ in Mideast war talks
Tehran: US President Donald Trump warned Iran Thursday to engage in talks to end the Middle East war “before it is too late”, after Tehran publicly spurned US overtures to resolve…
MoH warns against using wadi water
Muscat: The Ministry of Health has issued a public advisory urging citizens and residents to avoid using water from wadis and stagnant pools during the current unstable weather con…
Over 200 blood donors needed today: Blood Bank in Baushar
Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MoH), represented by the Department of Blood Banks Services (DBBS), has issued a high-priority appeal for blood donations to address a critical shor…
Flights to Dammam from Muscat resume, other GCC services still affected
Muscat – The Oman-based airlines will resume services to the eastern Saudi Arabian cities of Dammam from April 1.Oman Air will start services to Dammam and Amman (Jordan) next week…
Heavy rainfall alert issued across Oman for Friday
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a weather alert warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected to affect large parts of the Sultanate of Oman starting e…