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• Oman participates in 8th Abu Dhabi Dialogue at World Government Summit in Dubai

  Dubai, UAE – Oman took a leading role in the 8th Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD) Ministerial Consultation, held in Dubai as part of the World Government Summit 2026. Representing Oman in its capacity as the current chair of the dialogue, H E Dr Mahad bin Saeed Baawain, Minister of Labour, delivered a keynote address emphasizing […]

• Oman expresses condolences following fatal gas explosion in Iran

  Bandar Abbas – Oman has formally extended its condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran following a tragic explosion in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas. In an official statement, Foreign Ministry conveyed its sincere sympathy to the Iranian government, its citizens, and specifically the families of those affected by the incident in Hormozgan […]

• Mwasalat launches professional licensing programme for school bus drivers

  Muscat – Mwasalat Training Institute has launched the sultanate’s first professional licensing programme for school bus drivers, marking a major step towards standardising and upgrading school transport services nationwide. The landmark initiative, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour, and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, along with Oman […]

• Oman resident climbs Mt Kilimanjaro at 58

  Muscat – At an age when many choose to slow down, Raju Bisht decided to aim higher – quite literally. The 58-year-old Indian expatriate, a resident of Oman since 2002, has successfully summited Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, completing a gruelling six-day expedition from January 20 to 25. “Everything is a mind game. Commitment and […]

• Newly found Falaj in Liwa under Unesco study

  Muscat – A team from the Unesco Chair on Aflaj Studies has conducted a field visit to the newly discovered Falaj Addi in Fazah village – during excavations associated with the Wadi al Zhaimi Dam project in Liwa – underscoring renewed focus on Oman’s ancient water systems. The team carried out detailed hydrological assessment of […]

• Workshop explores cinematic identity and skills for emerging filmmakers

  Muscat – Oman Film Society (OFS), in collaboration with Sony Middle East and Africa, organised a specialised workshop titled ‘Thinking Like a Cinematographer’ last week, led by cinematographer Hassan Amin, as part of its ongoing efforts to raise cinematic awareness and improve professional practices in filmmaking. The workshop explored a range of intellectual and practical […]