Anti-drug awareness exhibition opens
MUSCAT, JUNE 28An awareness exhibition aimed at strengthening public awareness of the dangers of drug abuse and promoting a culture of prevention opened at Muscat Mall on Sunday to…
French photographer finds inspiration in Oman’s landscapes, heritage
MUSCAT, JUNE 28 Drawn by Oman’s breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage and ever-changing light, award-winning French photographer Emmy Culianez has spent the past five yea…
Mango Gene Bank in Suhar boosts food security
SUHAR: The conservation of crop genetic resources has become a fundamental pillar for ensuring the sustainability of agricultural production and reinforcing food security.Guided by…
Summer programme boosts student skills and creativity
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Education will implement the Summer Initiative in the coming period, supervised by the Directorate-General of Scouts, Guides and Student Activities.This ini…
Iran, US step up attacks, threaten to escalate war
WASHINGTON: Iran launched missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain early on Sunday, shortly after President Donald Trump threatened to wipe out the Iranian l…
Home care programme to ease pressureon health facilities
IBRA: The Ministry of Health celebrated the launch of the activities of the second edition of the first national training programme, ‘Training of Trainers’ (TOT), for home care ser…
Palestinians in face of heat and violence
A Palestinian woman sits outside a makeshift shelter at a displacement camp in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip, during a heatwave in the region. Gaza remains gripped by daily v…
South Korea, Japan reaffirm closer defence ties
SEOUL: South Korea and Japan on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and agreed to revive joint search-and-rescue drills in a step for…
Iraq authorities arrest 47 officials in wide campaign
BAGHDAD: Iraqi authorities arrested 47 officials, including members of parliament, on Sunday as part of an anti-corruption campaign in the corruption-plagued country. Iraq’s new pr…
His Majesty Arrives in Paris
Paris: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in Paris on Sunday, on an official two-day visit to the French Republic.Upon His Majesty’s arrival at Orly International Airport…