MUSCAT — The 10th Sports Tournament of the GCC Universities and Higher Education Institutions will be launched at the Cultural Centre of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) tomorrow “Sunday, under the patronage of HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of...
Halfway mark achieved in painting bid to enter the Guinness Book of World Records
MUSCAT - A milestone-of-sorts was achieved when Iranian artist Mahnoush Abbasgholy attained the halfway mark in her attempt to enter the Guinness Book of World Records by trying to create a 40-metres (40mts x 120cms) artwork in seven days, painting 15 hours a day.At...
ROHM honours music legend Mohammed Abdul Wahab
MUSCAT - An exhibition opened at the Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) to honour the great composer and singer Mohammed Abdul Wahab, (1902 to 1991).To highlight his profound legacy in music and arts and introduce new generations to his story, a rich educational...
Inspiring art-for-charity event will witness the creation of a record-breaking painting masterpiece
MUSCAT - Oman’s fifth anniversary celebrations of its Renaissance Day will witness a historic event featuring a celebrated, internationally known, artist who is all set to make a concerted bid to enter the Guinness Book of World Records with an attempt to create a...
HM The Sultan presides over student festival
MUSCAT - Under the Royal patronage of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, a student festival themed "Oman's Renewed Renaissance" was held at Al Fateh Square in Muscat Governorate today, in the presence of Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed...
HM The Sultan addresses the nation on his Accession Day
MUSCAT - His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik delivered a Royal speech on the occasion of the 11th of January, the day he assumed power in the Sultanate of Oman.The speech reads as follows:In the name of Allah, the Almighty, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful....
Diwan of Royal Court issues statement
MUSCAT - The Diwan of Royal Court issued a statement reading as follows: “Based on the Royal keenness of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to provide the means of a dignified life for the people of Oman and His Majesty’s awareness about their needs, and, in...
Oman diaspora archives go online on National Archives of India Portal
MUSCAT - In a proud moment for the distinguished Indian diaspora in the Sultanate of Oman, archives from the Indian diaspora families have been showcased online on the web portal of the National Archives of India (NAI). This is the first time ever for diaspora...
HM The Sultan’s Accession Day holiday declared
MUSCAT - Upon the Royal orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, it has been decided that Sunday, January 12, 2025 will be an official holiday for employees in units of the State's Administrative Apparatus (public sector), other legal entities and private...
Audio Guide service launched at the National Museum
MUSCAT - As part of the National Museum's efforts to provide an interactive and unique Museum experience for its visitors, the Museum today launched the "Audio Guide" service. This service seeks to enrich visitors' experience by providing a detailed historical...
Heritage ministry organises workshop on medical and wellness tourism in Oman
MUSCAT - The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism on Sunday organised a workshop on "Medical and Wellness Tourism in the Sultanate of Oman". The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr Hilal Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health. The workshop aimed to develop a...
Oman expresses sympathy, condolences to Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan on airplane crash victims
MUSCAT - The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its sympathy and condolences to the governments and peoples of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Kazakhstan, following the crash of an Azerbaijan’s Airlines plane near the city of Aktau, western Kazakhstan.In a...