Muscat – H H Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, has officially inaugurated the Arab Shooting and Airgun Championship in Muscat on Saturday. Hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organised by the Oman Shooting Association, the opening ceremony at Al Shafaq Club featured a sophisticated blend of Omani […]

Muscat – As part of efforts to boost domestic tourism and enhance public spaces, South Batinah Governor’s Office has invited bids for two major development projects in the wilayats of Rustaq and Nakhal. The tenders cover the development of Rustaq City Walk, a planned urban promenade designed to offer residents and visitors a modern recreational […]

Muscat – Oman’s incentive and conference tourism sector recorded strong growth in 2025, generating an estimated economic return of RO15mn, as the sultanate attracted more than 100 incentive and meeting groups and a rising number of regional and international conferences. Officials said 24 conferences were hosted during the year, reflecting sustained efforts to strengthen Oman’s […]

Suhar – The fourth edition of Suhar Festival will begin on Monday, reinforcing its role as a major platform for tourism promotion, economic activity and community engagement in North Batinah. The festival will run till January 31, 2026. A member of the main organising committee said the event aims to highlight North Batinah’s tourism assets […]

Muscat – Three Omani students have secured first place at the Hadatha Sectoral Hackathon with a smart platform designed to address key challenges in cybersecurity. The hackathon was organised by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology last week as part of its drive to promote innovation and digital solutions across priority sectors. The […]

Muscat – Oman recorded growth in both air passenger traffic and hotel sector performance in 2025 till the end of October, reflecting steady growth in travel and tourism activity, according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information. Passenger traffic through Oman’s airports – Muscat, Salalah, Suhar and Duqm – rose 1.6% […]

Salalah – The inaugural Dhofar Marathon is scheduled to take place in November 2026, marking a significant milestone for sports tourism in the governorate. The event will be held in partnership with Anantara al Baleed Resort Salalah. Located between the turquoise waters of the Arabian Sea and the Unesco World Heritage Site of Al Baleed, […]

Muscat – The national plan for managing emergency situations has been updated with authorities enhancing coordination and readiness across essential services, officials said following a meeting of the National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) on Thursday. The announcement was made during the committee’s second meeting, chaired by Dr Mansoor bin Talib al Hinai, Chairman of […]

Muscat – Oman marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a two-day ‘Village of Happiness’ carnival at Civil Aviation Club starting on Friday, an initiative aimed at promoting inclusion, empowerment and community participation for children with disabilities. The event was held under the patronage of Dr Khamis bin Saif bin Hamoud al Jabri, […]

Musandam – Musandam Governorate experienced significant rainfall on Thursday, as a direct result of the current prevailing weather conditions across the region. Khasab and Bukha were particularly affected by heavy downpours which triggered the flow of several valleys and reefs. Meanwhile, the wilayats of Dibba and Madha recorded moderate rainfall. Local authorities continue to monitor […]