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British Omani Society hosts high-level talks on trade cooperation
London, UK – The British Omani Society (BOS), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in London, hosted a high-level panel discussion and networking reception on Thursday to explore strategic business opportunities between the United Kingdom and Oman. Held at BOS headquarters in Mayfair, the event brought together senior officials and private […]
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Manga exhibition open at OSFA till July 22
Muscat – A travelling Japanese art exhibition, titled Hokusai Manga: Approaching the Master’s Compendium from the Perspective of Contemporary Comics, is running in Muscat till July 22 at Omani Society for Arts (OSFA). Organised by the Embassy of Japan in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, and supported by OSFA, the exhibition […]
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Rummana returns to Jabal Akhdar to boost sustainable agritourism
Jabal Akhdar – The third edition of Rummana, an event blending agritourism with cultural and family-oriented activities, has kicked off at Janaen Farm in the Saih Qatnah area of Jabal Akhdar. Running from July 4 to September 27, the festival forms part of broader efforts to promote sustainable tourism in Oman’s interior regions. Jointly organised […]
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Rise in farm fires amid summer heat; CDAA urges caution
Muscat – Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has reported a rise in farm fires across the sultanate in 2024, warning that safety violations and extreme summer heat are contributing to growing risks for rural communities. According to the latest figures, 1,014 farm fires were recorded in 2024, an increase from 971 cases in 2023. […]
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Adventure tourism in Oman grows with focus on safety and training
Muscat – Oman’s adventure tourism sector is expanding steadily, drawing growing interest from international visitors as the sultanate leverages its natural landscape and heritage to support economic diversification under Oman Vision 2040, according to a Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) report. The ministry, in coordination with relevant authorities, is monitoring the sector’s development by […]
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Rain and strong winds batter North Sharqiyah and Dakhliyah
Nizwa – Moderate to heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, struck several wilayats in Dakhliyah and North Sharqiyah on Friday, causing flash floods, power outages and infrastructure damage. Al Hamra and Bahla were among the hardest hit in Dakhliyah. Strong winds uprooted trees and damaged property, while power outages affected most areas from […]