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Markets gear up for Ramadan with ample supplies, price stability
Muscat – Markets and shopping centres across Oman are showing strong readiness and brisk consumer activity ahead of Ramadan, as government entities and private sector players coordinate to secure supplies, stabilise prices and ensure smooth market operations during the peak season. Businesses have moved early to manage the anticipated surge in demand for fresh produce […]
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2026 Muscat Book Fair to host 2nd National Reading Competition
Muscat – The second edition of the National Reading Competition will be held as part of the 30th Muscat International Book Fair scheduled from March 26 to April 5 in a continued push to encourage reading habits among school students. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MCSY), the initiative supports efforts to […]
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Al Hamra sees RO11.5m drive to improve roads, services
Al Hamra – A package of development projects valued at more than RO11.5mn is under way in Al Hamra in Dakhliyah, as part of efforts to upgrade infrastructure, improve services and support urban growth across the sultanate. Most projects focus on paving and rehabilitating internal roads in residential areas. A first package covering 29km has […]
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Marine sports set for big year with 20 events, 1,500 athletes
Muscat – Marine sports in Oman are poised for a strong year in 2026, with plans for 20 championships and events and a target of more than 1,500 participants by year-end, according to the Oman Maritime Sports Committee. Sheikh Ali bin Saeed Bait Fadhil, Chairman of the committee, said the body plays a comprehensive organisational […]
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20 agri-livestock investment opportunities open in Buraimi
Buraimi – The Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources has unveiled 20 investment opportunities in agricultural and livestock projects in Buraimi governorate through the Tatwir platform. The total area allocated for the projects stands at about 798.3 feddans, offering investors a broad range of opportunities across several wilayats in the governorate. The initiative is […]
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Crackdown on illegal drone sales and operations
Muscat – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Tuesday issued a circular regulating the sale and registration of unmanned aircraft, or drones, as part of efforts to strengthen airspace safety and safeguard people and property. The move, in line with the National Aviation Strategy 2040, introduces tighter controls on drone transactions and ownership. Under the […]