Muscat – The Directorate General of Khoula Hospital organized a public health event “Steps Toward Wellness” at the Royal Oman Police Station in Wattayah on Thursday. The event was inaugurated under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Saeed bin Harib al Lamki, Ministry of Health’s Undersecretary for Health Affairs, in the presence of Dr. Rashid bin […]

Muscat – Muscat Municipality announced on Thursday, that the Al Ansab–Al Jifnain road dualling project is progressing rapidly, achieving a significant 70% completion rate. This development signals an accelerated pace of work on the vital artery, which is set to substantially enhance connectivity between the Muscat and Dakhliyah governorates. The completion of this major infrastructure […]

Muscat – H E Khalid bin Hashel al Musalhi, Undersecretary for Administrative and Financial Affairs in Foreign Ministry (FM), formally received a copy of the credentials from Miles Armitage, the newly appointed Australian Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman. The Undersecretary extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Armitage, expressing wishes for his success in his […]

Muscat – Ministry of Labour (MoL), represented by the Directorate General of Labour in the Governorate of South Batinah, has announced the availability of new job and work opportunities within the private sector institutions across the governorate. These positions cater to various specialisations and qualifications. Interested individuals wishing to compete and nominate themselves for the […]

Muscat – Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) celebrated their annual day, which falls on December 11, each year, with a significant military demonstration. The ceremony took place under the patronage of H E Salim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, the Minister of Heritage and Tourism, at the Said bin Sultan Naval Base. The event featured a practical […]

Muscat – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, conferred  Service Excellence and Royal Commendation medals on several senior officers and non-commissioned officers – both military and civilian – from the Ministry of Defence and the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) on Wednesday. The Royal gesture is in recognition of their dedication and sincerity […]

Muscat – The Omani Search and Rescue Team, operating under the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA), has been awarded the ‘Heavy’ Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) classification by the UN’s International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG), marking a major milestone for the sultanate’s emergency response capabilities. The certification was announced on Wednesday following […]

Muscat – Omani academic Dr Moza bint Ali al Saadi was honoured at the inaugural Unesco Global Citizenship Education Prize 2025 for her initiative ‘Digital Citizenship for Empowered Learners’. She was selected from 154 nominations representing 76 countries. The award was presented on Wednesday at the Unesco headquarters in Paris. Moza’s initiative, grounded in the […]

Muscat – Students from schools in Dakhliyah have achieved international success in the field of robotics following the sultanate’s team – comprising students from Sheikh Ahmed bin Abdullah al Kindi Basic Education School and Abu Obaidah Basic Education School – securing top positions at the Global Robotics Challenge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The competition, hosted […]

Muscat – A new study funded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation’s Block Funding Programme has revealed increased maternal and neonatal risks for pregnant women living with sickle cell disease (SCD). Led by Salwa al Harthi, senior staff nurse at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, the research provides evidence on pregnancy complications associated […]