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Omani student leads project to advance assistive technology
Muscat – A student-led research project at the Arab Open University in Muscat has developed an assistive system designed to support people with vision and hearing impairments. The project, funded by the Block Funding Programme of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, combines artificial intelligence, wearable devices and deep learning. Led by student […]
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Short film ‘Al Majhool’ gets another major international award
Muscat – Omani short film Al Majhool (The Unknown), directed by Mohammad al Kindi, has further cemented its international success after winning the Best International Short Film Award at the 30th Rabat International Film Festival for Auteur Cinema in Morocco. The film drew widespread praise from the festival jury for its compelling narrative, assured direction […]
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Suwaiq banana project boosts Oman’s food security
Muscat – The Production and Marketing of Bananas Project in Suwaiq, North Batinah Governorate, is a highly successful venture underpinning Oman’s Food Security goals under Oman Vision 2040. Operating on an area exceeding 267,000 sqm with an investment over RO446,000 , the project is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning […]
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Oman Airports becomes world’s first to roll out Wi-Fi 7 for passengers
Muscat – Oman Airports has announced a major technological milestone, becoming the first airport operator in the world to deploy cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 connectivity for travellers, in partnership with global technology leader Huawei. The new system —now live across Oman’s airports — promises significantly faster speeds, stronger security and a smoother, more reliable connection for […]
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Global conference on creative industries in Nizwa on Nov 16-17
Nizwa – The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Nizwa will host the first International Conference on Creative Industries and Sustainable Innovation from November 16 to 17. Organised by the university’s College of Creative Industries, it will be held at the Oman Across Ages Museum in Manah under the patronage of H E […]
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Foundation stone laid for new Wadi Dawkah visitor centre
Salalah – The Land of Frankincense in Wadi Dawkah, Thumrait – a Unesco World Heritage Site – marked the laying of the foundation stone for the Wadi Dawkah Visitor Centre and Ain Dawkah factory project on Thursday. The ceremony was held under the patronage of H H Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of […]