DUBAI - The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism organized a workshop here today for tourism sector partners from Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The workshop was aimed at highlighting the Sultanate’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai through the encapsulation of...
MUSCAT - Oman’s mosques reopened today (Friday) after more than a year owing to the Coronavirus pandemic.Oman’s Supreme Committee issued a decision on September 19 to reopen mosques for Friday prayers from September 24 onwards “for those who have been vaccinated”....
MUSCAT - A group of trekking enthusiasts explore the trekking opportunities in the mountainous area near Riyam Park, Corniche, Muttrah. Photos. V. K. Shafeer
MUSCAT - The Omani Cricket Club (OCC) announced its full readiness to receive the participants in the T-20 Cricket World Cup qualifiers. The event will be hosted by the Sultanate from October 17 to 21, 2021, at the club’s stadiums in the Wilayat of Al Amerat.Pankaj...
MUSCAT - Khalil Obaid Al Jabri, Head of Oman Parasailing Team, has said that his team is set to organise a new type of event— “Paramotor Gliding Tour”, to enrich tourism experience in the Sultanate and highlight the country’s natural attractions and geographical...
MUSCAT — The Public Prosecution Department has issued a statement outlining penalties awarded to people found guilty of abusive writings or spreading offensive rumours or publishing news attributing criminal acts to certain individuals or establishments.The statement...
MUSCAT — As part of its ongoing convening, the Supreme Committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic discussed updates about the pandemic, means of protection against the disease and ways to curb the spread of the...
ADAM - The 19th Annual Festival for Camel Races 2021/2022 will kick off on September 22, Wednesday.The festival is organised by the Royal Court Affairs (RCA) represented by the Royal Camel Corps. The First competitions will take place in Al Bashayer Camel Race...
DOHA - The Executive Office of the Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) held an online meeting.During the meeting, Salim Said Al Wahaibi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oman Football Association (OFA), was named by acclamation as Vice President of...
MUSCAT - The Supreme Committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic held a follow-up meeting. The committee studied epidemiological surveillance reports, which indicated a considerable decline in the number of cases of...
MUSCAT - Dementia is not a normal part of ageing, Dr Hamed Al Sinawi (*), chairman, Oman’s Alzheimer’s Society (OAS) and Oman Psychiatrist Society (OPS) tells the Black & White as part of World Alzheimer’s Day, an international campaign to raise awareness and...
MUSCAT - The Sultanate represented by the Royal Oman Police (ROP) took part today in the 7th conference of human rights officials at the Arab interior ministries.The virtual meeting organised by the the Asia pacific Forum of national Human Rights Institutions (APF),...
