Cross-Country paragliding exercise concluded
MUSCAT, OCT 11Oman Committee for Air Sports successfully concluded its Cross-Country Paragliding Exercise, featuring 85 Omani pilots from various governorates. The event, designed…
Strong start marks Sultan’s Cup hockey opener
MUSCAT, OCT 11In an exciting kickoff to the 55th edition of His Majesty the Sultan’s Cup Hockey Championship, the preliminary round began on Friday with several strong matches that…
500,000 return to Gaza
Gaza’s civil defence agency on Saturday said more than 500,000 people have returned to Gaza City since a ceasefire took effect the previous day.”More than half a million people hav…
Low-pressure system brings rain in governorates
Heavy thunderstorms are expected in the governorates of Al Batinah North, Al Batinah South, Al Dhahirah, Al Dakhiliyah and Al Buraimi as the Sultanate of Oman will be affected by a…
Shabab Oman II calls at Jeddah port
JEDDAH: The Royal Navy of Oman’s (RNO) vessel Shabab Oman II docked at Jeddah Islamic Port in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of the return leg of her seventh international vo…
Plastic pollution treaty not dead in the water, says UN expert
GENEVA: The UN’s environment chief insists that a landmark global treaty tackling plastic pollution remains achievable, despite talks twice imploding without agreement, and the cha…
Oman Film Society showcases Omani cinema at Isfahan International Youth Film Festival
STAFF REPORTERMUSCAT, OCT 11A delegation from the Oman Film Society (OFS) participated in the 37th Isfahan International Festival for Children and Youth Films, held in Isfahan, Ira…
Oman marks World Mental Health Day, holds first GCC Mental Health Conference
MUSCAT: The First GCC Mental Health Conference was held under the theme ‘Access to Services: Mental Health During Disasters and Emergencies.’The three-day conference was organised…
‘Lanterns of Thought’ shines in Dhofar
SALALAH: A cultural evening titled ‘Lanterns of Thought’ was held at Al Dahariz Beach in Salalah, aiming to revitalise the cultural movement in Dhofar Governorate through literary…
125 artists showcase creativity and community spirit
MUSCAT: The fourth Al Assalah Towers art competition transformed Al Ghubra into a lively canvas of colours, creativity and community spirit. Held at Al Assalah Towers in Muscat, th…