Mirbat extends ‘Maraafi Al Luban’ heritage market until August 31
MIRBAT, AUGUST 26Mirbat has extended its Maraafi Al Luban heritage market until August 31, giving the coastal wilayat another week to draw Khareef visitors as Dhofar steps up effor…
Final qualifiers for ‘Falling Walls Lab 2026’ on Tuesday
MUSCAT: The final qualifiers for the “Falling Walls Lab 2026” competition will take place next Tuesday. The competition is organised by the Research and Innovation Authority in col…
Prophet’s birthday marked with piety
MUSCAT, AUGUST 26Oman is marking the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with religious gatherings, remembrance and initiatives highlighting the values associated with his life and teachin…
Oman, Kazakhstan discuss enhancing bilateral relations
MUSCAT: Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali al Harthi, Under-Secretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, met on Wednesday with Arman Isagaliyev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs…
Meeting discusses role of local community in tourism development
AL JABAL AL AKHDHAR: The Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, on Wednesday hosted a meeting titled “Local community a gateway to sustainable tourism developme…
Al Sulaimi takes on four Challenge Breton rounds
Muscat, August 26 Omani para cyclist Sami bin Salim al Sulaimi is competing in four rounds of the 2026 Challenge Breton International, being staged across the Brittany region of Fr…
LASK end Celtic’s Champions League hopes with astonishing comeback
Celtic blew a four-goal aggregate lead and lost 5-4 to Austrian side LASK on Tuesday as their Champions League hopes were dashed for another season in one of the worst European…
Meeting seeks stronger regulation of Oman’s esports sector
Muscat, August 26 A coordination meeting bringing together esports clubs and players was held on Tuesday at Qimam Hall, Active Oman, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen govern…
EA conducts marine clean-up campaign in Masirah
MUSCAT: The Environment Authority (EA), represented by the Environment Centre in Masirah, managed to collect over 57 tonnes of marine debris, equivalent to 5,420 bags, from sea tur…
Paige Bueckers, Jessica Shepard lead Wings over Fire and into playoffs
Texas: Paige Bueckers poured in 22 points and dished 11 assists to lead the Dallas Wings to a wire-to-wire, 96-78 win over the Portland Fire on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, to c…