Oman News
Muscat Daily Oman News
-
Two arrested for illegal tobacco trafficking
Dakhliyah – The Royal Oman Police have confirmed the arrest of two Asian nationalities following a successful operation in Dakhliyah Governorate. The suspects were intercepted in the Wilayats of Manah and Samail, after being found in possession of substantial quantities of contraband. During the operation, authorities seized a large haul consisting of cigarettes and prohibited […]
-
Mwasalat launches professional licensing programme for school bus drivers
Muscat – Mwasalat Training Institute has launched the sultanate’s first professional licensing programme for school bus drivers, marking a major step towards standardising and upgrading school transport services nationwide. The landmark initiative, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour, and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, along with Oman […]
-
Oman resident climbs Mt Kilimanjaro at 58
Muscat – At an age when many choose to slow down, Raju Bisht decided to aim higher – quite literally. The 58-year-old Indian expatriate, a resident of Oman since 2002, has successfully summited Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, completing a gruelling six-day expedition from January 20 to 25. “Everything is a mind game. Commitment and […]
-
Newly found Falaj in Liwa under Unesco study
Muscat – A team from the Unesco Chair on Aflaj Studies has conducted a field visit to the newly discovered Falaj Addi in Fazah village – during excavations associated with the Wadi al Zhaimi Dam project in Liwa – underscoring renewed focus on Oman’s ancient water systems. The team carried out detailed hydrological assessment of […]
-
Workshop explores cinematic identity and skills for emerging filmmakers
Muscat – Oman Film Society (OFS), in collaboration with Sony Middle East and Africa, organised a specialised workshop titled ‘Thinking Like a Cinematographer’ last week, led by cinematographer Hassan Amin, as part of its ongoing efforts to raise cinematic awareness and improve professional practices in filmmaking. The workshop explored a range of intellectual and practical […]
-
Nine-year-old from Oman creates history at Indian national chess meet
Muscat – Nine-year-old Ilaan Shafeek, a Class 4 student of Indian School Bausher, has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first student from Oman to win the Indian National School Chess Championship. Ilaan clinched the Under-9 title at the 14th Indian National School Chess Championship, held at the Sarusajai Indoor Stadium […]