MUSCAT — Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, spouse of the Sultan of Oman addressed a message of greetings on the occasion of Omani Women’s Day, which falls on October 17, each year. The text of the message reads as follows: “On the occasion of Omani Women’s Day, it gives me great pleasure to join our nation in honouring the women of Oman, whose strength, wisdom and dedication have contributed so profoundly to the character and progress of our country....

MUSCAT — The Fifth World Military Beach Volleyball Championship for 2026 burst into life today at the indoor hall of the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher. Hosted by the Ministry of Defence, represented by the Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces, the tournament runs from October 15 to 22 and features eight men's teams and six women's teams from across the globe.The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Brigadier Khalid bin Ali Al Muqbali, Director General of Military...

MUSCAT — Acting in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Development, Al Noor Association for the Blind organised a public awareness exhibition featuring technologies for assisting visually impaired persons. The exhibition underscored the role of these devices and systems in promoting independence and facilitating the participation of visually impaired people in social activities. The exhibition was held as part of programmes to observe the International White Cane Day, marked on October 15...