Call for extra caution during desert, camping trips
Muscat: The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) renewed its call for families to exercise extra caution during desert and camping trips, urging close supervision of childr…
Sohar Festival 2026 wraps up, showcasing culture and community
SUHAR: The fourth edition of the Sohar Festival concluded on a high note, leaving widespread satisfaction among residents of Al Batinah North and reinforcing the festival’s reputat…
Fiber Connect MENA conference opens in Muscat
MUSCAT: The 15th Annual Fiber Connect Council MENA Conference and Exhibition commenced on Monday in Muscat, reaffirming Oman’s growing role as a regional hub for digital infrastruc…
Moringa, a potential weapon against cancer cells: Study
MUSCAT: A recent study at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has explored the potential of moringa leaves as a natural agent in combating cancer cells, shedding new light on the plant’…
‘Teach to reach: expanding possibilities’
Muscat: The Care and Special Education (CSE), a specialised institution under Indian School Muscat, successfully hosted the Curtain Raiser Programme, ‘Teach to Reach – Expanding Po…
SQU, Hong Kong University explore academic, research collaboration
MUSCAT: A high-level delegation from the Education University of Hong Kong, led by its President Prof John Lee Chi-Kin, visited Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) on Monday to strength…
Rare pelican sighting in Salalah marks first appearance since 2019
SALALAH: For a brief but memorable spell, three wandering pelicans – unseen in Salalah since 2019 – transformed the calm waters of Dahreez lagoon into a scene of quiet wonder, draw…
Community fitness challenge set for Souq es Sabt on Feb 7
MUSCAT: A public fitness challenge aimed at bringing movement into everyday community life will take place on Saturday, February 7, at Souq es Sabt, Ras Al Hamra Golf Club (PDO) fr…
Oman claim 9 medals at Arab Sailing in Egypt
MUSCAT: Oman’s national sailing team will return home as heroes after an impressive haul of nine medals at the 2026 Arab Sailing Championships in Soma Bay, Egypt. The team of 13 sa…
Seven teams under review for Asian Beach Games participation
MUSCAT: The Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) is set to unveil the sports teams that will represent the Sultanate of Oman at the sixth edition of the Asian Beach Games which is schedule…