Muscat – A research team at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) is developing an autonomous robotic system capable of inspecting multi-storey buildings without the need for human assistance, smart infrastructure or IoT connectivity. Funded by SQU’s Deanship of Research and College of Engineering, the project is led by Dr Gulam Dastagir Khan, with Dr Muhammed Bilal […]

Muscat – Muscat Municipality announced the winners of its international architecture competition for a landmark multi-use building in Bausher on Tuesday, with Germany’s KSP Engel securing first place. Launched earlier this year, the competition was held to select a design that reflects Omani identity while serving modern civic needs. The winners were revealed at a […]

Salalah – As part of the khareef season celebrations, Dhofar Municipality has launched the much-anticipated ‘Children’s Time’ activities at Awqad Public Park in Salalah, offering a blend of entertainment and education tailored for young visitors and families. Running from July 1 to August 31, the event transforms the park into an immersive environment designed to […]

Muscat – A national initiative was launched on Tuesday to enhance employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in the private sector, reinforcing the sultanate’s commitment to social inclusion and economic empowerment. The announcement was made during the opening of the Business and Human Rights Forum, organised by Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) in cooperation with […]

Muscat – Ministry of Labour has issued a final reminder that the grace period to regularise legal employment status ends on July 31, 2025. Individuals, employers and workers across the sultanate are urged to take advantage of the exemption and waiver currently available. According to the ministry, applications for employment regularisation will not be accepted […]

Muscat – Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has issued a warning regarding the circulation of a fabricated ‘ministerial statement’ being used to promote fictitious online stores claiming official registration in Oman. In a statement, the ministry confirmed that it recently detected this fraudulent activity, which aims to mislead consumers by promoting unlicensed […]

Muscat – The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation inaugurated the second edition of International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Interdisciplinary Fields in Muscat on Tuesday. Held under the patronage of H H Sayyid Nadir bin al Julandi al Said, Secretary-General of Diwan of Royal Court, the two-day event has brought together more than […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]