MUSCAT - At the behest of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs, Special Representative of His Majesty the Sultan, received the “Leader’s Order” conferred on...
Higher Education ministry announces start of 2024 National Award for Research
MUSCAT - The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation today invited interested competitors to contest the 2024 National Award for Research. Applicants may contest this 11th edition of the award from today (May 12, 2024) until July 11, 2024, the Ministry...
Oman Sail ready to welcome young sailors to the 13th Mussanah Race Week
MUSCAT - Oman Sail’s Mussanah Race Week will return for its 13th edition from October 1-8, 2024 as the event brings together sailors from across the globe in Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 classes, as well as the para inclusive RS Venture Connect class. The event...
Oman participates in human rights meetings in Geneva
GENEVA - A delegation from the Omani Human Rights Commission (OHRC) today took part in the meetings and conference of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) in Geneva.The meeting discussed the strategic plan of the Global Alliance, the...
Muscat Municipality plays key role in second Gulf Municipal Week
MUSCAT - Muscat Municipality played a significant role in the Second Gulf Municipal Week recently held in Qatar. The event aimed to bolster cooperation among member countries, exchange experiences and knowledge, and foster innovative solutions.This year's theme, "A...
Oman sounds alarm over Israel’s persistent military escalation, war crimes in Gaza
MUSCAT - The Sultanate of Oman has expressed deep concern over Israeli forces’ continued military escalation, war crimes and genocide against unarmed civilians in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories. Oman cautioned against the dire consequences of...
Heritage Ministry unveils packages on Sur as Capital of Tourism 2024
DUBAI - As part of its participation in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) expo in Dubai, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism today announced the tourism packages of the Wilayat of Sur, the Capital of Arab Tourism 2024. Dr Walid Ali El Hennawy, Assistant...
Dhofar Municipality unveils preparations for Khareef Dhofar 2024
DUBAI - As part of the Dhofar Governorate's preparations for the launch of the Khareef Dhofar 2024 activities and in cooperation with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism to promote the tourism season in Dhofar Governorate, the Dhofar Municipality participated...
Peak of adverse weather condition likely to begin at noon tomorrow Thursday May 2
MUSCAT - Analysis made by the National Multi Hazard Early Warning Centre at the Civil Aviation Authority shows that the peak of the forthcoming adverse weather condition will begin at noon tomorrow, Thursday, May 2. The precipitation is likely to pervade the...
Oman hosts regional meeting of secretaries and representatives of Arab National Committees for UNESCO
MUSCAT - The Sultanate of Oman is currently hosting the regional consultation meeting for the secretaries of the Arab National Commissions for UNESCO. The two-day meeting is organised by the Ministry of Education, represented by Omani National Commission for...
NCEM activates national centre, subcommittees, other sectors to address adverse weather conditions
MUSCAT - The National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) decided to activate national centres, subcommittees and other sectors tasked with addressing adverse weather conditions that are expected to prevail in the governorates of Muscat, Dhofar, A’Dakhiliyah,...
Forum on future of higher education institutions kicks off
MUSCAT - Activities of the Future of Higher Education Institutions Forum kicked off today at the headquarters of the Royal Academy for Management (RAM). The two-day forum aims to groom and empower national competencies and comes in line with Oman’s future vision and...