MUSCAT - Heavy thunderstorms (30-100 mm) accompanied with strong downdraft winds and hail expected during tonight and tomorrow morning (Wednesday) over governorates of Musandam, Al Buraimi, A’Dhahirah, North Al Batinah and A’Dakhiliyah, Muscat, South Al Batinah,...
MUSCAT - Atmospheric data analysis conducted by the National Multi-Hazards Early Warning Centre (Civil Aviation Authority) indicates that the current weather condition in the Sultanate of Oman will peak tomorrow April 16, 2024. Aisha Jumaa Al Qasmi, a meteorologist at...
MUSCAT - The search and rescue sector of the National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) announced today that 12 people lost their lives when their vehicles got swept away in gushing wadi waters.The dead included 11 citizens (2 adults and 9 pupils) and 1...
MUSCAT - His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today offered Eid Al Fitr prayers at Sayyedah Fatima bint Ali Mosque in the Wilayat of A’Seeb, Governorate of Muscat.The prayers were led by Dr Mohammed Said Al Maamari, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs. Dr...
Come Eid and the Sultanate of Oman is suffused in a multitude of colours, aroma of fragrances and the joyous greetings of “Eid Mubarak” from every mouth. This Eid Al Fitr, which comes after 30 days of fasting in the Holy Month of Ramadhan, is a three day celebration...
MUSCAT - Eid Al Fitr holiday 1445 AH for the public and private sectors will be from Thursday, 29 Ramadan, corresponding to April 9, 2024. Official duty will be resumed on Sunday, April 14, 2024. The Ministry of Labour pointed out that employers may agree on terms to...
MUSCAT - The Sultanate of Oman will take part in the first edition of Gulf Youth Games (GYG) scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 16 April 16 to May 2, 2024. During a press briefing held today, Oman Olympic Committee said that 133 athletes will...
MUSCAT - During the holy month of Ramadan, a total of 1,115 indebted people who were detained for failure to meet their financial obligations were released through Fak-Kurba initiative undertaken by Oman Lawyers Association Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Zadjali, In-charge...
MUSCAT - Work time in the Central Vegetables and Fruits Market in Southern Al Mawaleh, the Wilayat A’Seeb, during the period from April 7-9, 2024 will be from 4 AM till 5 PM. The market will be closed during the first and second days of Eid Al Fitr. Sayyid Eng. Salim...
MUSCAT - The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) expressed deep appreciation for the Sultanate of Oman’s donation of $1 million to help children in the Gaza Strip.The organisation stressed that "This important donation highlights the Sultanate of Oman’s firm...
MUSCAT - The world’s most exclusive Arabian horse show series with the highest prize fund in the history of the sport continues its exhilarating journey as it arrives at the picturesque Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Muscat, Oman for the third stage of its...
MUSCAT - Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, today made a phone call with Dr. Riyadh Al Maliki, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in the State of Palestine. During the conversation, the two ministers discussed prevailing conditions and...
