More than 20 dead in fresh Pakistan monsoon rains
More than 20 people have died in a fresh spell of monsoon rain in Pakistan, the country’s disaster management agency said on Wednesday.Torrential downpours across Pakistan over t…
Rain of varying intensity recorded in parts of Dhofar
Several areas of Dhofar Governorate witnessed rainfall of varying intensity on Wednesday, accompanied at times by thundershowers.Moderate rains were reported in Salalah city, Mirba…
Heavy rainfall forecast across parts of Oman
Muscat: The National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a weather alert on heavy rainfall expected over several governorates from Wednes…
Gaza
Palestinian children, displaced by the Israeli military offensive, shelter in an UNRWA school, in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Tuesday. — Reuters
Hamas accepts proposed deal for 60-day ceasefire
Israel is studying Hamas’ response to a Gaza ceasefire proposal for a 60-day truce and the release of half the captives still held in the enclave, two Israeli officials said on Tue…
RO 2.8m projects to enhance Dhofar’s tourism potential
SALALAH: The Dhofar Municipality is implementing three projects for scenic overlooks in the Wilayats of Salalah, Rakhyout and Dhalkout, as well as a public park in Shahb As’aib, wi…
Oman launches strategy for marine debris management
MUSCAT: In what has been described as a ‘landmark and pioneering step’, the Sultanate of Oman has unveiled its National Strategy for Marine Debris Management, a comprehensive plan…
Digitising school curricula a gateway to integrated education
MUSCAT: The continuous modernisation of the education system and the enhancement of digital transformation processes in distance education through the use of information and commun…
Heavy rain forecast across several governorates; Muscat to remain dry
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority has issued a weather report warning of unstable conditions across the Sultanate of Oman from August 19 to 22, as the country is affected by a…
Fire contained at al Ansab Wetland with no injuries: NWS
Muscat: Nama Water Services confirmed on Tuesday that a fire broke out at al Ansab Wetland in Muscat Governorate on August 19.According to the company, civil defence and ambulance…