OTTA all set for Arab Clubs TT Championship
MUSCAT, AUG 27The Oman Table Tennis Association (OTTA) is all set to kick off the competitions of the 36th edition of the Arab Clubs Table Tennis Championship in Muscat. The tourna…
Dhofar’s Culinary Charm: A Taste of Tradition Amid Natural Splendour
When visitors arrive in Dhofar during the khareef season, they are greeted by more than just verdant mountains and mist-laden coasts. They are also introduced to a culinary heritag…
Turner outpaces Philipsen to win Vuelta stage four
VOIRON, France: Britain’s Ben Turner (Ineos Grenadiers) outfoxed Belgian Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) in a sprint finish to win stage four of the Vuelta a Espana on Tuesda…
Non-oil exports rise 9 per cent in H1 2025
MUSCAT, AUG 27Oman’s foreign trade performance in the first half of 2025 shows steady progress in non-oil activity alongside firm investment demand, according to official figures.T…
Shrimp fishing season begins in Oman
Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) announced on Wednesday the start of the shrimp fishing season in the Sultanate of Oman for this year, beg…
What are types of visas granted to residents, tourists in Oman?
Muscat: Oman will begin granting its Golden Visa on August 31 to attract global investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking long-term residency in the Sultanate of Oman. Th…
Landslides triggered by Typhoon Kajiki kill two in Thailand
Bangkok: Landslides caused by heavy rain from Typhoon Kajiki killed two people and injured 10 in Thailand on Wednesday, provincial officials said, as authorities warned of more to…
What does doubling of Trump’s tariffs mean for India?
NEW DELHI: U.S. President Donald Trump’s additional 25% tariff on Indian imports took effect on Wednesday, raising duties on some shipments to as much as 50% – among the highest im…
Wadi Bani Khalid: Works on projects worth RO24 million
Wadi Bani Khalid – Several development projects are being implemented in the Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate in the fields of tourism, roads, entertai…
Dhofar’s digital shift accelerates as ‘Sikka’ and ‘Mawasim Dhofar’ top 169,000 downloads
Salalah — Dhofar Governorate is making rapid headway in its digital journey, with two flagship apps — “Sikka” and “Mawasim Dhofar” — drawing strong uptake from visitors and residen…