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SQU develops AI tool to detect fake news in Arabic media
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, […]
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All geared up for Muscat Nights starting January 1
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 […]
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Omani short film ‘Dry Leaves’ wins international acclaim
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, […]
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OCCI Food Security Committee calls for flexible agricultural insurance
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 […]
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OFS highlights growth of national cinema
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 […]
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EA marks Gulf Wildlife Day
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 […]