Muscat – The Acting Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman, Commodore Jassim bin Mohammed al Balushi, formally received Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Commander of the Western Maritime Region of Republic of India on Thursday. The high-level meeting was attended by a military delegation accompanying the Vice Admiral, highlighting the strong strategic ties between the […]

Barka – The “Barka Winter Nights” festival officially commenced at Barka Public Park, marking the start of a four-day cultural and economic showcase. Organised by the Office of the Governor of South Batinah, the event is scheduled to run until January 24. This initiative is part of a broader regional strategy to stimulate tourism, boost […]

Muscat – The Royal Oman Police (ROP), has successfully apprehended two individuals of Arab nationality for the possession and trafficking of illegal narcotics. The arrests followed a comprehensive investigation into the suspects’ activities, which involved the concealment of various illicit substances across 15 separate residential locations within the wilayats of Seeb and Bousher. During the […]

Nizwa – The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) department in Dakhliyah Governorate has successfully mediated a settlement resulting in the recovery of more than RO 14,000 for a consumer following a dispute over a faulty new vehicle. The significant financial recovery, totalling RO 14,900, marks a successful outcome for the authority’s commitment to resolving consumer grievances […]

Muscat – Environment Authority (EA) has taken a significant step in environmental conservation and scientific tourism by unveiling a development plan for the Al Hajar al Gharbi Starlight Reserve in Dakhliyah, the first protected site in the Arabian Peninsula dedicated to observing stars and astronomical phenomena. Located in the Al Hajar mountain range, the reserve […]

Muscat – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources is implementing two fishing harbour projects in the wilayat of Sadah, Dhofar at a total cost of RO5.8mn as part of its efforts to improve fisheries infrastructure and support sustainable investment in the sector. The projects involve construction of fishing harbours in Hasik and Hadbeen, […]

Salalah – Work on dualisation of Farooq Street in the Sahalnout area of Salalah is at an advanced stage with 95% of the project completed, officials said. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in cooperation with Dhofar governorate, as part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow […]

Muscat – Nakheel – Oman Agriculture Development Company – has begun purchasing locally grown turmeric for the 2026 season, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR), as part of ongoing efforts to support farmers and strengthen domestic agricultural supply chains. The initiative focuses on high-quality Omani turmeric that meets approved […]

Muscat The Oman Automobile Association (OAA) venue has emerged as one of the most energetic spaces of Muscat Nights, attracting young adults, families and couples seeking fast-paced entertainment. While the festival is spread across several locations in the Muscat governorate — with Qurum Rose Garden and Amerat Park focusing on culture, heritage and relaxed evening experiences […]

Muscat  – The second edition of the Oman Internship Fair will be held on January 26 at the Diplomatic Club, bringing together graduates from four universities and leading companies. The initiative is designed to familiarise graduates with real workplace environments through various structured internship programmes of three months, six months or up to one year, […]