NEW YORK - The Russian Federation has awarded the ‘Order of Friendship’ to Dr Adnan Rashid Al Azri, member of the United Nations' Commission on Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Commission’s activities.The...
196 new doctors join specialised training programmes at OMSB
MUSCAT - As many 196 doctors from various health institutions in the Sultanate of Oman recently joined a specialized training programme being conducted by Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) during the current academic year 2024/2025.The batch includes 60 doctors from...
170 journalists martyred since beginning of occupation’s aggression on Gaza
GAZA - The number of journalists who have been martyred since the beginning of the Israeli occupation's aggression on the Gaza Strip on October 7 has risen to 170.The Government Media Office in Gaza affirmed in a statement that following the martyrdom of journalist...
MOH to localise heart transplant services in Oman
MUSCAT - The Ministry of Health (MOH) has initiated preparations to localise the "heart transplant services" as part of the National Organ Transplant Program from 2023 to 2025.The technical committee for heart transplantation in the National Organ Transplant Program...
Royal Opera House Muscat unveils season 2024/2025
MUSCAT - The Royal Opera House Muscat has unveiled details of its season 2024/2025, a season of highlights and exciting moments, with world-class performances for everyone to enjoy.The season is built from a significant variety, featuring more than 50 performances in...
Entrepreneurship conference discusses use of artificial intelligence in sustainable development
SALALAH - A two-day conference titled "Entrepreneurship, Employment and Localization Policies", organised by the Ministry of Labour, kicked off in the city of Salalah today.The conference will focus on the role of entrepreneurship in sustainable economic...
India’s 78th Independence Day celebrated
MUSCAT - Embassy of India in Muscat celebrated the 78th Independence Day of India with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour on the morning of August 15, 2024. The event witnessed the participation of more than 1000 people, including members of the Indian community,...
Symposium moots means of developing Omani, Arabic music by using AI
SALALAH - A cultural symposium titled "Music, Artificial Intelligence and Modern Technologies" was held today at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah today. The symposium was organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth as...
ROHM to announce its new season 2024/25 on August 18
MUSCAT - Following a triumphant 2023/24 season marked by stellar performances, the Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) is poised to unveil its highly anticipated new season. The official announcement is scheduled to take place on August 18, 2024 and broadcast live online...
Labour ministry confers with business owners in Salalah
SALALAH - The Ministry of Labour today organised a meeting with business owners in Dhofar Governorate to discuss the challenges of the labour market. Held at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah, the meeting was attended by Dr Mahad...
Geneva Conventions mark the 75th anniversary with concern, not celebration amidst Gaza war
GENEVA - The Geneva Conventions, which aim to protect the human rights of civilians caught up in war, were signed 75 years ago, but the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) sees little cause for celebration. "International humanitarian law is...
RAO women military music band launched
MUSCAT — The Royal Army of Oman (RAO) today celebrated the launch of its women military music band.The move aims to highlight the role of the Omani women and their remarkable presence at the local and international events. Vice Admiral Abdullah Khamis Al Raisi, Chief...