Geminid Meteor shower on December 14

Geminid Meteor shower on December 14

MUSCAT - The skies of the Sultanate of Oman will on Thursday December 14, see the peak of a Geminid meteor shower, named after its source constellation “Gemini”.The spectacle will grow in full bloom on the night of Wednesday December 13, till the dawn of Thursday...

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UNICEF: Massive child casualties in Gaza

UNICEF: Massive child casualties in Gaza

NEW YORK - James Elder, Spokesperson for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said "This is the worst bombardment of the war right now in south Gaza. I am seeing massive child casualties.""We have a final warning to save children; and our collective...

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Annual festival for people with disabilities launched

Annual festival for people with disabilities launched

MUSCAT - The 4th edition of the annual festival for people with disabilities opened today at the Bausher Sports Complex in Muscat Governorate. The festival was organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth.The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of...

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Prince William of Wales receives HH Sayyid Theyazin

Prince William of Wales receives HH Sayyid Theyazin

LONDON - Prince William of Wales received in Windsor Castle today HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said.The meeting reviewed relations of friendship and cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom, as well as means of promoting these in different...

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Oman wins membership in UNESCO Executive Council

Oman wins membership in UNESCO Executive Council

PARIS - The Sultanate of Oman won membership in the Executive Council of the UNESCO for the period from 2023 to 2027, after obtaining 159 votes. This took place during the deliberations of the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in Paris until 22...

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Oman to celebrate 53rd National Day on November 18

Oman to celebrate 53rd National Day on November 18

MUSCAT - The Sultanate of Oman will celebrate the 53rd glorious National Day this Saturday, 18 November 2023, marking milestone accomplishments made in all aspects of life under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.The Royal speech of His...

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