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Omani scientist joins global study on ancient marine life
Muscat – In a significant step for Oman’s research sector, Eng Najat al Fadhili of the Industrial Innovation Academy has contributed to an international peer-reviewed study examining the effects of environmental changes on ancient marine organisms. The study, published on the European Geosciences Union (EGU) platform, was conducted in collaboration with Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Utrecht […]
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Oman hosts international conference on emerging technologies in higher education
Muscat – The second International conference on emerging technologies in multidisciplinary fields opened today at the Novotel Muscat Hotel, under the patronage of H H Sayyid Nader bin al Julandi al Said, Secretary General of the Diwan of Royal Court. The two-day event brings together academics, researchers, and education experts from across the globe to […]
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Late-night traffic accident claims two lives in Haima
Haima – The emergency department at Haima hospital received a serious traffic accident case at 1:30am today, resulting in multiple casualties. According to medical authorities, the incident involved five victims – two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, one was in critical condition, and two sustained moderate injuries. Emergency teams responded promptly to provide […]
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Cliff fall victim rescued in Sur
Sur – Water rescue teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Department (CDAA) in South Sharqiyah successfully rescued a person who fell from a rocky cliff into the sea in the Shiya area of Sur. The individual was located, given emergency medical care on-site, and transferred to a nearby hospital for further treatment. The swift […]
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CPA warns against used, expired tyres
Muscat – With temperatures rising across the sultanate, authorities are warning against the use of used and expired tyres, citing their role in serious traffic accidents, particularly on long-distance routes and high-speed roads. Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) reported violations at 53 tyre outlets, leading to confiscation of more than 1,000 tyres, many of which were […]
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Sea cucumber fishing banned till 2030
Muscat – H E Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, has issued Ministerial Decision No 167/2025 extending the ban on fishing, possession and trade of sea cucumbers in the sultanate for a period of five years, starting July 5, 2025. The decision is based on the Living Aquatic […]