Muscat – A recent academic study has called for renewed focus on the humanities in Oman’s higher education system, warning that an overemphasis on technology risks undermining the country’s efforts to build a balanced and sustainable knowledge economy. The study argues that development should not be driven by applied sciences alone, but must place people, […]

Muscat – Oman will participate in the FITUR 2026 International Tourism Fair, which opens in Madrid, Spain on January 21, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s presence in key global tourism markets. The event brings together international tourism authorities, companies and industry experts to discuss developments in the global tourism sector and explore […]

Muscat – Muscat Nights has transformed Al Qurum Natural Park into a vibrant showcase of Omani culture, with traditional food emerging as one of the festival’s main attractions. At the centre of this experience are Omani women who use food not only as a source of income but as a way to preserve culinary traditions passed […]

Muscat – Arabian Car Marketing Company, the official distributor of Ford vehicles in Oman, unveiled the Ford Mustang Mach-E at a launch event held at Hotel Kempinski, Muscat recently. The event brought together media, partners, and automotive enthusiasts to celebrate the arrival of Mustang-inspired performance in an all-electric SUV. “The launch of Mustang Mach-E represents […]

Muscat – A primary court in Oman has issued a final, in-person judgment convicting a defendant for multiple tax-related crimes, ordering payment of over RO 153,000 in owed taxes and fines. The ruling comes after the court established that the defendant deliberately failed to submit mandatory tax returns and submitted forged documents with the intent […]

Musandam – The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) has successfully carried out a critical medical evacuation operation for an Omani child whose health condition required immediate aerial transfer. The patient was transported from Khasab Hospital, located in the Musandam Governorate, to Sohar Hospital in the North Batinah Governorate. This mission was executed to ensure […]

Muscat – Gen Sultan bin Mohammed al Nu’amani, Minister of Royal Office, received Ana Escrogima, Ambassador of the United States of America (US) to Oman, at his office on Wednesday morning. During the meeting, the two sides engaged in cordial conversations and reviewed the current trajectory of bilateral relations between the two nations. The discussions […]

Dakhliyah – Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) in Dakhliyah Governorate has successfully intercepted and confiscated a significant quantity of prohibited tobacco products following a targeted operation at a residential property. Acting on intelligence regarding illegal trade activities, officials discovered that expatriate workers were utilizing a private residence to store and sell banned substances, including “Afdal” brand […]

Muscat – The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued an official safety warning to the public regarding a specific model of Xiaomi portable battery chargers found to be in breach of approved technical specifications. The alert concerns the Xiaomi 33W 20000mAh Power Bank with an integrated cable, identified as model PB2030MI. Following rigorous quality assessments, […]

Muscat – More than 50 participants from Thailand attended the Phuket Roadshow held at InterContinental Hotel on Sunday.  The event saw a significant increase in participation from the 30 companies attending a similar roadshow held two years ago. The event drew strong participation from the travel and tourism industry from Oman as well reflecting the […]