MUSCAT — The organising committee of Oman Desert Marathon has announced the opening of registration for its 11th edition, set to take place in the golden sands of Bidiyah, North A’Sharqiyah Governorate, during January 10-14, 2026. The event will witness the...
EDINBURGH - The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) band achieved first place overall in the Grade Four category of the World Pipe Band Championships held in the Scottish city of Dundonald.This new accomplishment adds to the RAFO band's distinguished history of artistic...
IBRI — Bait Al-Manzafah Museum in the Wilayat of Ibri, A’Dhahirah Governorate, stands as a heritage and tourist landmark, embodying the essence of Omani heritage and reviving a historical era spanning over a century. Originally a family home built on ancestral roots,...
MUSCAT - In affirmation of its steadfast commitment to protect human rights and safeguard human dignity, the Sultanate of Oman today launched a national campaign titled ‘Aman’ to mark the World Day against trafficking in persons’, which falls on 30 July every year.The...
BAKU - Oman News Agency (ONA) participated in the third edition of the Shusha Global Media Forum, held in the city of Shusha, the Republic of Azerbaijan.The forum aims to enhance international media cooperation and discuss current challenges facing the media amidst...
MANILA — Oman Visa and Medical Examination Center was inaugurated in the Philippine capital, Manila, as part of a strategic initiative by the Sultanate of Oman to streamline and regulate work visa procedures in accordance with employment contracts approved under Omani...
“Omani women are like beautiful gardens, hidden behind strong, high walls,”says a top Ukrainian photographer, who has since the last many years been living in Oman.MARINA MARCHENKO, art director of MagnifyMe Photography, who left a country ravaged by war and then...
BASEL - The Royal Guard of Oman Band concluded its participation in the 2025 Basel Tattoo festival, held in Basel, the Swiss Confederation. The festival is considered one of the most prestigious and largest military music shows globally, annually attracting elite...
RAS AL HADD - A team from the Environment Authority has successfully observed the return of a green sea turtle to Seih Al Mara'e in the Wilayat of Sur, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate. This marks its return over 15 years after its initial tagging.The turtle was...
SALALAH - Acting in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning today signed a usufruct contract to carry out an investment project for the cultivation of Moringa trees in Hanfit area in the...
MUSCAT - The Youth Center recently signed two cooperation agreements with Oman Oil Marketing Company and Nikon, as part of its efforts to empower Omani youth and support their skills in various fields.Basil Ahmed Al Rowas, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture,...
Athens – The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has won first place in the International Road Federation (IRF) Awards under the Road Safety category, recognizing its advanced efforts in enhancing traffic safety through smart technologies and data analysis.The award specifically...
