Muscat – A research team at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has developed a deep-learning framework that could significantly strengthen efforts to detect fake news in Arabic media, including on social networking platforms. Led by Dr Ahmed Shahata from the College of Arts and Social Sciences, ArabFake is an AI-based model designed to identify misleading news, […]

Muscat – Muscat Municipality is intensifying its efforts to put the final touches in place for Muscat Nights 2026, which begins on Thursday, January 1 and runs till January 31, 2026. Teams are working around the clock to ensure a smooth and well-organised start to one of the capital’s most anticipated annual events. Organisers, including […]

Muscat – Omani short film Dry Leaves, directed by Dalila Ali Nasser al Darii, has won wide recognition at Arab and international film festivals, marking a significant milestone for the sultanate’s growing cinema sector. This month, the 11-minute film won the award for best actress at the Tetouan International Film and Literature Festival in Morocco, […]

Muscat – The Food Security Committee of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) on Tuesday underscored the growing importance of agricultural insurance amid mounting challenges posed by climate variability, epidemics and other risks affecting agricultural activity. At a meeting held in the chamber’s headquarters in Muscat, the committee stressed the need to develop dedicated […]

Muscat – Oman Film Society (OFS) commemorated World Cinema Day with an event held at its headquarters in Airport Heights on Monday. The celebration highlighted the society’s dedication to developing Oman’s film industry and spotlighted the remarkable accomplishments of Omani cinema in 2025. The event highlighted cinema as an essential element of cultural expression and […]

Muscat – The Environment Authority (EA) observed Gulf Wildlife Day on December 30, reaffirming the nation’s dedicated commitment, alongside fellow Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, to the protection of biodiversity and the conservation of natural resources. This year’s celebrations were held under the theme “A Society in Harmony with Nature for Sustainable Wildlife,” a […]

Muscat – SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, is pleased to announce the launch of a new direct route between Muscat and Medan, Indonesia. The new service will commence on July 3, 2026, with two weekly flights, marking SalamAir’s first direct connection to Indonesia and further strengthening the airline’s growing network in Southeast Asia.  The introduction of Medan represents a significant milestone in SalamAir’s Asian expansion strategy […]

Muscat – Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued an urgent alert regarding a sophisticated phishing scheme targeting the public. Criminals are reportedly using a fraudulent website designed to closely resemble the official portal of the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) to entrap unsuspecting victims. In a statement, ROP said this deceptive platform is being utilised to […]

Muscat – In a demonstration of endurance and personal commitment, Omani cyclist Omran Marhoon Khamis al Mundhiri, 26, from Samail, has completed a ride of more than 2,757km to promote Oman’s tourism potential and encourage participation in sports. Mundhiri set off on the journey on December 5 from Makkah, Saudi Arabia passing through Madinah before […]

Nizwa – OQ  has contributed to the restoration of a section of the historic Sur al Aqur wall in the wilayat of Nizwa, Dakhliyah as part of its community partnership and social investment initiatives. The project supports the preservation of Oman’s cultural heritage and national identity, while contributing to sustainable social and economic development. It […]