Muscat – Oman will witness the phenomenon of the winter solstice on Sunday, December 21, 2025, officially marking the start of the astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere. According to the Oman Astronomy and Space Association, the event will occur at 7:03 pm local time, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the […]
Muscat – Oman will witness the phenomenon of the winter solstice on Sunday, December 21, 2025, officially marking the start of the astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
According to the Oman Astronomy and Space Association, the event will occur at 7:03 pm local time, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the calendar year. In Muscat, the sun is expected to rise at 6:44 am and set at 5:25 pm, providing a daylight duration of approximately 10 hours and 41 minutes.
Astronomers clarify that this seasonal transition is caused by the 23.5-degree tilt of the Earth’s axis rather than its distance from the sun. This winter season is projected to last for 88 days and 23 hours, continuing until the vernal equinox in March 2026.
Muscat – Oman Air has launched its inaugural service to Copenhagen, operating via Baghdad, with the first flight departing on Saturday, December 20. The fifth freedom service represents Oman Air’s first direct engagement with both countries, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to expanding international connectivity and strengthening links between the Middle East and Europe. Underscoring the […]
Muscat – Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MCSY) have held a formal meeting with the world-renowned champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and his accompanying delegation during his current visit to Oman. The discussions centered on the athlete’s presence in the country and explored various avenues related to sporting development and cultural exchange. This high-level reception underscores […]
Dhofar – Royal Oman Police (ROP) has detained 60 vehicles following a series of traffic violations that compromised public order and safety. Authorities intervened after the motorists were found to be deliberately obstructing the flow of traffic and causing significant inconvenience to other road users. Furthermore, the motorists were accused of disturbing the public peace […]
Muscat – H H Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, has officially inaugurated the Arab Shooting and Airgun Championship in Muscat on Saturday. Hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organised by the Oman Shooting Association, the opening ceremony at Al Shafaq Club featured a sophisticated blend of Omani […]
Muscat – As part of efforts to boost domestic tourism and enhance public spaces, South Batinah Governor’s Office has invited bids for two major development projects in the wilayats of Rustaq and Nakhal. The tenders cover the development of Rustaq City Walk, a planned urban promenade designed to offer residents and visitors a modern recreational […]
Muscat – Oman’s incentive and conference tourism sector recorded strong growth in 2025, generating an estimated economic return of RO15mn, as the sultanate attracted more than 100 incentive and meeting groups and a rising number of regional and international conferences. Officials said 24 conferences were hosted during the year, reflecting sustained efforts to strengthen Oman’s […]
Oman Air celebrates inaugural flight to Copenhagen Via Baghdad
MCSY receives global champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in Muscat
60 vehicles seized in Dhofar for disrupting traffic and disturbing public peace
Sayyid Theyazin inaugurates Arab Shooting and Airgun Championship in Muscat
Major developments planned in Rustaq and Wakan Village
MICE sector in Oman delivers RO15mn return in 2025