Muscat – The Geminid meteor shower, one of the year’s most spectacular annual astronomical events, will reach its peak activity in Oman on Saturday evening, December 13, and into the predawn hours of Sunday, December 14. The best viewing conditions are expected during the period before the moonrise, specifically between 1:00 am and 4:00 am […]
Muscat – The Geminid meteor shower, one of the year’s most spectacular annual astronomical events, will reach its peak activity in Oman on Saturday evening, December 13, and into the predawn hours of Sunday, December 14.
The best viewing conditions are expected during the period before the moonrise, specifically between 1:00 am and 4:00 am on Sunday morning. Observers looking towards the eastern horizon from a location free of light pollution may witness a theoretical maximum of up to 120 colourful meteors per hour.
The shower is caused by debris from the asteroid Phaethon 3200, with the meteors appearing as relatively slow-moving, vibrant streaks of yellow and green light.
Muscat – Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in Oman has issued a serious public advisory, urging consumers to exercise extreme caution and avoid rushing into attractive, yet potentially deceptive, ‘fast offers’ across the marketplace. The Authority stresses the paramount importance of consumer diligence before committing to any property or service. According to the TRA’s guidance, individuals […]
Muscat – The mystery surrounding the most expensive penthouse sold in Oman has been solved, with Yenaier Residences confirming that two-time unified World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua, OBE, is the strategic investor behind the purchase. Weeks of speculation in real estate circles followed the quiet acquisition, which industry analysts viewed as a sign of strong […]
Mark Rix, CEO of Wellbeing at Work (Sonas Group), tells Official Media Partner Muscat Daily about the Wellbeing at Work Middle East Summit 2026 – Muscat to be held on January 27, 2026 at the Omantel HQ. Log on to Wellbeing at Work Summit Middle East 2026 – Muscat – for the agenda and registration […]
Muscat – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has launched a project called Smart Vegetable Farms, a new national initiative introducing indoor vertical farming technology for leafy crop production, in partnership with Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO). The project represents a major step forward in modernising the sultanate’s agricultural sector, enhancing food security […]
Muscat – The 13th edition of the Oman Poetry Festival, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, will begin on December 14 and run till December 18 at the Ministry of Information Theatre in Muscat. The festival brings together distinguished Omani poets, alongside prominent guests from across the Arab world. This year’s programme […]
Muscat – Oman Film Society (OFS) is taking part in the Red Sea Film Souk, being held in Jeddah from December 6 to 10, as part of its efforts to enhance the sultanate’s presence in regional and international cinema platforms and explore new avenues of collaboration with filmmakers and industry professionals. The society’s pavilion is […]