MUSCAT — Sultan Qaboos University has achieved notable progress in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2026, a milestone that reflects the quality of its academic programs and reinforces its standing among the world's leading universities.This year's...
MUSCAT — The Government of the Sultanate of Oman announced the successful completion of its acquisition of SalamAir company. The step forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to develop a comprehensive and sustainable national aviation sector.The acquisition of...
MUSCAT — The Wilayat of Ibra recorded the highest volume of rainfall between 20 March and today, measuring 292 millimeters, according to monitoring stations operated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. It was followed by the Wilayat of Bahla...
MUSCAT — The National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center confirmed that a weather system is expected to persist affecting the Sultanate of Oman, with chances of heavy thunderstorms starting after midnight tonight and continuing through Friday. These rains will be...
MUSCAT — The Sultan Qaboos Higher Center for Culture and Science at the Diwan of Royal Court announced today the opening of nominations for the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature in its 13th edition for 2026. This edition is designated for Omani,...
MUSCAT — The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources alerted that it will begin opening the gates of dams where water levels have exceeded 75 percent of their storage capacity. This measure aims to utilize the released water to recharge groundwater...
MUSCAT — Several wilayats and governorates across the Sultanate of Oman experienced rainfall today, ranging from moderate to heavy, resulting in the flow of numerous wadis and streams. The weather conditions are attributed to the influence of the low-pressure system...
KHASAB — The Search Sector of the National Committee for Emergency Management has reported that a female citizen was swept away by turbulent wadi currents in the Wilayat of Khasab, Musandam Governorate. Search and rescue teams later recovered the individual, who was...
MUSCAT — During the current Al Masarrat Depression from 20 March 2026 until today, the Wilayat of Bahla has received the highest volume of rainfall in the Sultanate of Oman at 153 millimetres, followed by the Wilayat of Barka (137 mm) and the Wilayat of Bausher (112...
MUSCAT — Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, has addressed a message of greetings to mothers in the Sultanate of Oman and around the world on the occasion of Mother’s Day, observed annually on the...
MUSCAT — The Sultanate of Oman today celebrated the first day of the blessed Eid Al-Fitr 1447 AH. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik offered the blessed Eid Al-Fitr prayers at Al Khor Mosque in the Governorate of Muscat.Joining His Majesty in the prayers were a...
MUSCAT — The latest weather charts from the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center indicate heavy thunderstorms tomorrow, Saturday, which may be accompanied by hail and active downdraft winds.The Center stated that the effects of this weather system will extend to...
