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• DBBS issues urgent appeal amid critical blood shortage

  Muscat – Department of Blood Bank Services (DBBS) has issued a high-priority appeal for immediate blood donations following a significant decline in donor turnout. This drop in participation has resulted in a critical depletion of national blood stocks, threatening the medical community’s ability to support emergency cases and routine patient requirements. Health officials are urging […]

• Muscat Airport–Ruwi bus fare doubled

  Muscat – Passengers using the bus service between Muscat International Airport and Ruwi have noted a recent revision in the fare, which has been increased from 500bz to RO1. Commuters said they came to know of the change only upon reaching the bus stop, many late at night after arriving on flights. Some passengers sought […]

• Schools to go online as Musandam braces for downpour   

  Khasab – The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced that all government, private and international schools in Musandam will conduct classes online on Tuesday owing to heavy rains expected to affect several areas of the governorate. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a weather alert earlier on Monday warning of heavy rains and thunderstorms in […]

• Minister reviews disability services as MoSD advances national strategy

  Muscat – H E Dr Laila bint Ahmed al Najjar, Minister of Social Development, visited the Association for Children with Disabilities on Monday to review its services, rehabilitation programmes and efforts to support children with disabilities and promote their integration into society. The visit reflects commitment of the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) to strengthening […]

• Early exit from Arab Cup raises call for Oman football overhaul  

  Muscat – Oman’s early exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and the ongoing FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar has prompted renewed calls from coaches and analysts for a thorough review of the country’s football system, amid concerns that structural shortcomings are holding the national team back. Speaking after the team’s final match in […]

• Student team in Oman develops smart medication system for elderly

  Muscat – A team of students from the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) has developed a smart medication management system aimed at helping elderly people and patients with chronic illnesses take the correct medication on time. The project – PharmAlarm – is among initiatives incubated under the university’s Scientific Incubator Programme, funded by […]