Muscat – The upcoming National Library, a key part of the Oman Cultural Complex, is set to become the cornerstone of the sultanate’s efforts to preserve its intellectual and cultural legacy. The library, currently under construction, will occupy 23,500sqm and stand alongside the National Theatre and the National Records and Archives Authority within the complex. […]

Muscat – More than 50,000 visitors are expected to attend Indian Community Festival (ICF), a major art and cultural gathering organised by the Kerala Wing of Indian Social Club Oman. Formerly known as Keralotsavam, the festival will be held at Amerat Park from October 23 to 25. The event will be inaugurated by Kerala Chief […]

Muscat – Represented by the Directorate General of Agriculture and Water Resources in Dhahirah, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources continues to implement a national campaign to eradicate the invasive mesquite (ghaf) tree. The campaign is part of ongoing national efforts to curb the spread of this non-native species, which poses a serious […]

Muscat – Following the circulation of a widely shared social media video questioning the quality of its school buses, Karwa Motors has issued a detailed response, reje-cting what it described as ‘inacc-urate and misleading’ allegations while reaffirming its commitment to safety and transparency. In a statement, the company said the video contained ‘inaccurate and misleading […]

Muscat – In a move aimed at strengthening national resilience and empowering communities with greater awareness of potential threats, a community version of the National Risk Register (NRR) was launched on Monday. The initiative seeks to familiarise citizens and residents with the various risks that could impact the sultanate – from natural hazards and health […]

Rustaq – A meeting was held on Monday to review a number of service and development projects currently being implemented as well as those being planned in Rustaq, South Batinah. The meeting was chaired by Masoud bin Said al Hashmi, Governor of South Batinah, in the presence of several officials of the governorate. Ali bin […]

South Batinah – ROP in South Batinah has arrested a vehicle driver in the wilayat of Rustaq for transporting 15 infiltrators and attempting to conceal them from security authorities and facilitate their movement to work sites. The act violates Oman’s Labor Law and the Foreigners’ Residence Law, while also disregarding the social and legal duties […]

Muscat – Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) will host the QS Arab Region Forum 2025 for the first time the day after tomorrow, to showcase the ranking results, discuss the most prominent challenges and opportunities in the higher education sector in the Arab region, and highlight the quality of education, academic innovation, and scientific research. The […]

Muscat – An individual has been arrested for illegally hunting an Arabian gazelle in a protected natural area, in a joint operation between the Environment Authority and the Royal Oman Police (ROP). Authorities found a bag in the suspect’s possession containing the gazelle and other seized items related to the hunting activity. The individual has […]

Muscat – The Royal Oman Police (ROP), Directorate General of Customs, has issued a notice highlighting key provisions from the Unified Customs Law of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), urging individuals and businesses to comply with customs-related deadlines and documentation rules. According to Article 174 of the law, any claim or lawsuit for a refund […]