State Council discusses draft Laws on combating narcotics
MUSCAT: The State Council held its 7th session of the third regular convening during the 8th Term on Monday. The Council discussed a draft Law on Combating Narcotics and Psychotrop…
Shura reviews key reports, finalises session agenda
MUSCAT: The Office of the Majlis Ash’shura held a meeting on Monday under the chairmanship of Khalid bin Hilal al Maawali, Chairman of Majlis Ash’shura.The Office reviewed several…
National Debating Championship begins on April 4
MUSCAT: Preliminary rounds of the National Debating Championship will begin on April 4, 2026. The championship is organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, represente…
Algerian delegation visits NDC and ASDS, sign MoU
MUSCAT: A delegation from the National Institute for Global Strategy Studies of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, headed by Abdelaziz Medjahed, Director-General of the I…
World Theatre Day highlights youth, identity and cultural dialogue
MUSCAT: Oman joined the global community in celebrating World Theatre Day on March 27, reaffirming the vital role of theatre in enriching cultural life, fostering dialogue and nurt…
From Clay to Community: Inside Safa al Fahdi’s Creative Workshops
Safa is not just molding clay; she creates a narrative within each of her works. To her, clay is more than just a form; it is a world where stories breathe, offering experience, co…
Whale filmed giving birth, with a little help from her friends
Scientists have managed to film a spectacular event rarely witnessed by humans: a sperm whale giving birth while other females worked together to support the mother and her newborn…
‘Phantom of the Opera’ returns to Germany after 10 years
One of the world’s most iconic stage productions, The Phantom of the Opera, is set to make a highly anticipated return to Germany after an absence of more than a decade. The belove…
Oman marks World Theatre Day Amid Culture and Youth efforts
The Sultanate of Oman joined the international community in observing World Theatre Day, which fell on March 27 every year. The event underscores the importance of theatre in promo…
Oman’s non-oil GDP hits RO 28.7 billion in 2025
MUSCAT, MARCH 30Oman’s economy posted steady gains at the end of 2025, with non-oil sectors emerging as the principal driver of growth, reinforcing the Sultanate of Oman’s diversif…