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Events, desert adventures draw tourists to Bidiyah this winter
Muscat – Bidiyah is witnessing a marked rise in visitor numbers as the peak of the winter tourism season approaches. The season, from October to March, attracts domestic and international tourists to its golden dunes and outdoor events. Zubaida bint Salem Shidhani, Spokesperson for North Sharqiyah, said Bidiyah and other wilayats are experiencing a “significant […]
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Environment Authority seeks new plan for Arabian leopard conservation
Salalah – In order to update Oman’s national strategy to protect the critically endangered Arabian leopard, the Directorate General of Environment in Dhofar kick-started a four-day workshop on Sunday, bringing together experts, conservationists and regional partners. Organised by the Environment Authority (EA), the workshop runs until November 5 and brings together representatives from the International Union […]
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Oman to showcase tourism potential at WTM London
Muscat – Oman will participate in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London from November 4 to 6, as part of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s position as a leading global travel destination. The annual event, one of the most important in the international tourism calendar, will bring together […]
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Cinemas in Oman running film fest on Shah Rukh’s 60th birthday
Muscat – As Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his 60th birthday on Sunday, cinemas in Oman are marking the occasion with a dedicated film festival showcasing the Bollywood icon’s most popular works. Stars Cinema launched the SRK Film Festival on October 31, featuring a curated line-up of Khan’s most celebrated films. The festival runs until November 6 […]
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Oman’s World Cup dreams dashed, time to build the road for next
Muscat – Oman’s hopes of qualifying for FIFA World Cup 2026 have come to an end, dashing the dreams of thousands of passionate football fans across the sultanate. As the focus now shifts to the future, the question remains – what must be done to turn Oman’s World Cup dream into reality next time? Here’s […]
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Registration opens for second phase of university admissions in Oman
Muscat – The Unified Admission Centre (UAC) at the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation has announced the start of the second round of admissions for the 2025–2026 academic year. Registration will continue till November 9. A total of 2,962 seats are available across various programmes, including internal and external scholarships, as well as […]