MUSCAT - As per the Royal orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, it has been decided that Wednesday and Thursday November 20-21, 2024 will be official holidays for employees in units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus (public sector), other legal...
HM to visit Medical City for military and security services, inaugurate hospital
MUSCAT—His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, will pay a Royal visit this Monday to the Medical City for Military and Security Services. during the visit, His Majesty will preside over the official opening of the Hospital of the Medical City for...
Omani researcher wins ALECSO Innovation Award
TUNIS - The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO) announced that Omani researcher Dr Huda Mubarak Al Dai’ree won the “ALECSO Innovation Award for Young Researchers” due to her active role in promoting green economy.The research that...
4th Oman Science Festival 2024 kicks off
MUSCAT - The 4th edition of Oman Science Festival 2024 themed “Sustainable Resources” kicked off at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre today under the patronage of Dr Hilal Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health. Present at the opening ceremony were Dr Madiha Ahmed Al...
Conference on entrepreneurship in MENA region begins in Nizwa University
NIZWA - The Middle East and North Africa Region Entrepreneurship Conference kicked off today in the University of Nizwa. The event is organised by the university in cooperation with the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ASMED), Oman Chamber of...
Environment Authority launches Green Industrial Cities Initiative
MUSCAT - Acting in cooperation with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), the Environment Authority (AI) today launched the "Green Industrial Cities Initiative" (GICI), which aims to establish green belts in industrial cities and set criteria...
RAFO Air Training Centre celebrates 50th anniversary of its establishment
MUSCAT - The Specialised Air Training Centre of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) celebrated the 50th anniversary of its establishment today. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence.The...
Sultanate of Oman celebrates Omani Women’s Day
MUSCAT - Represented by the Ministry of Social Development, the Sultanate of Oman today celebrated Omani Women's Day. The ceremony took place at Al Bustan Palace Hotel. This year's celebration is dedicated to the themes of culture, literature and poetry.HH Sayyid...
HH Honourable Lady delivers message on Omani Women’s Day
MUSCAT - Her Highness the Honourable Lady, Spouse of His Majesty the Sultan, delivered a message on the occasion of Omani Women’s Day, which falls on October 17, every year. The message reads as follows:“The 17th of October comes around every year as a day that renews...
Council of Ministers greets Omani Women
MUSCAT - The Council of Ministers has addressed a message of greetings to women on “Omani Women’s Day”, which falls on October 17, every year.“The Sultanate of Oman’s celebration of Omani Women’s Day, which falls on 17 October 17 every year, constitutes an expression...
Omani Women’s Day marks a nation’s achievements
MUSCAT - The Sultanate of Oman will celebrate on October 17, the Omani Women’s Day in recognition of women’s vital role in the nation’s progress. This year, Omani Women’s Day is themed “Women as Partners in Development.”This day highlights the contributions of women...
Bait Al Zubair Institute of Culture and Knowledge inaugurated
MUSCAT - Bait Al Zubair Institute of Culture and Knowledge, (BAZICK) a dynamic new institute dedicated to fostering creativity and cultural exchange was inaugurated recently. The Institute’s mission is to create a vibrant community of artists and language enthusiasts....