Ministry warns against unlicensed interior design firms
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) has warned that some foreign investors are adding and practicing interior design execution activities (plaster…
Oman likely to host Iran-US talks on Friday: Reports
Nuclear talks between the US and Iran are expected to take place in the Sultanate of Oman on Friday, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said on Tuesday, citing an Arab source.Presi…
Indian School Wadi Kabir marks 77th Republic Day
The Indian School Wadi Kabir [Cambridge] in Muscat formally observed the 77th Republic Day of India on January 26, 2026. The proceedings, conducted at the ISWK Primary School Groun…
Kaleem gives Oman winning start in World Cup warm-up game
COLOMBO: A classy half-century by experienced Oman opener Aamir Kaleem, backed by a disciplined bowling effort, gave Oman a morale-boosting five-wicket win in their opening officia…
Slow movement at Gaza border as Rafah crossing opens
GAZA: Israel on Monday reopened the Rafah crossing to a trickle of Palestinians for the first time in months, a major step in a US-backed plan to end the war, though strict Israel…
‘Your Health Matters to Us’ to focus on prevention
145 specialized doctors graduate from OMSB MUSCAT: Represented by the Directorate-General of Khoula Hospital, the Ministry of Health on Tuesday launched a comprehensive, yearlong h…
Largest handwritten Quran at museum
A manuscript copy of the Holy Quran, considered the largest of its kind in the world, tops the exhibits of the Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District of Mecca. It measures…
SPF norms on injuries enhances workplace safety
Muscat: The Social Protection Fund (SPF) on Monday announced the Regulation on Work-related Injuries and Occupational Diseases, approved by the SPF’s board.This insurance scheme fo…
Juvenile delinquency needs attention
One of the key highlights of the report from the Public Prosecution for the year elucidated the nature of crimes in the country and the judicial progress in addressing them.The rep…
Sohar University draws global students for Arabic studies
SUHAR: As global interest in the Arabic language grows, Oman is steadily emerging as a preferred destination for non-native speakers seeking an authentic and high-quality Arabic le…