What happens when tourists taste Omani kahwa for the first time? They get a flavour shock. It takes them some time to get to the mix of unsweetened, herbal earthiness followed by the warm, aromatic burst of cardamom, saffron and rose water. But, when AMJAD NASSER AL...
MUSCAT — The Sultanate of Oman joins other countries of the world in observing World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, marked annually on July 30, underscoring the importance of enhancing international efforts to combat and prevent this transnational crime, protect...
SALALAH — Competitions of the 5th Khareef Dhofar Taekwondo Championship will kick off next Friday, July 31, 2026. The championship is organized by the Elite Martial Arts Academy, in cooperation with Oman Taekwondo Committee, under the supervision of the Ministry of...
SALALAH — The Governorate of Dhofar signed a cooperation agreement with the Oman Equestrian and Racing Federation and the Dhofar Tourism Company. The agreement aims to support and enhance Arabian horse beauty championships in the Dhofar Governorate by investing in the...
QAIROON HAIRITI —The Qairoon Hairiti Farm, affiliated with the Royal Court Affairs, has succeeded in cultivating cocoa after stages of development, research, and propagation spanning over a decade. The cocoa tree is a tropical evergreen that requires precise care...
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth will organize the second Omani Chanting Festival in the Governorate of A’Dakhiliyah in October 2026. The festival highlights the Ministry’s efforts to establish a platform for promoting the skills of chanters and...
Salalah — The Directorate General of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in the Governorate of Dhofar opened an Omani honey and turmeric exhibition in the Wilayat of Salalah.The exhibition, which will run until August 31, 2026, aims to support honey producers...
MUSCAT — Sayyid Saud bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, has said that grooming the Omani citizen constitutes a pillar of comprehensive, sustainable development. In a statement during the launch of the 3rd edition of the 2026 Military...
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Social Development will launch next Saturday the first edition of the Purple Saturday initiative, under the theme "A Day with a Lasting Impact."Through this initiative, the ministry seeks to enhance efforts aimed at community inclusion and...
SALALAH — The Environment Authority will implement a large-scale environmental campaign to plant 4 million seeds of local trees in Dhofar Governorate’s mountains. The campaign, which will take place from July 20 to 30, constitutes part of the Environment Authority’s...
MUSCAT — The National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre has forecast a significant rise in temperatures across coastal areas along the Sea of Oman and desert regions, gradually building from this evening and persisting through July 20 and 21.Temperatures are expected...
MUSCAT — Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), represented by the Life Sciences Unit at the College of Science, has announced the discovery of a new plant species, Adenosciadium omanensis, which had not previously been recorded in the World Flora. The species has been named...
