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OCO launches RO1.2mn Ramadan iftar drive for Omani families
Muscat – Oman Charitable Organization (OCO) has launched a nationwide Ramadan initiative to distribute 40,000 iftar vouchers valued at more than RO1.2mn, aimed at supporting Omani families and reinforcing social solidarity during the holy month. The initiative is part of the organisation’s seasonal humanitarian programmes designed to ease financial pressures on families and ensure food […]
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Extensive university sports calendar launched for 2026
Muscat – More than 20,000 male and female students from 30 higher education institutions across the sultanate are expected to take part in the 2026 university sports season, following the launch of a comprehensive competition calendar by the Oman University Sports Committee. On Monday, the committee unveiled its 2026 programme during a press conference at […]
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MCSY initiative targets sustainability of community sports teams
Muscat – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MCSY) launched a programme called ‘Enhancing Community Teams’ on Monday aimed at strengthening the social, economic and cultural role of community sports teams and supporting sustainable volunteer work across the sultanate. The initiative seeks to establish an institutional framework that enables long-term development in targeted governorates, […]
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Winter festivals boost tourism and local economy across Oman
Muscat – Oman’s winter festival season is gaining momentum across several governorates and wilayats, emerging as a growing contributor to the national economy. The events are drawing visitors from within the sultanate and overseas, boosting spending on accommodation, retail and services in line with tourism development and economic diversification goals. Beyond visitor inflows, the festivals […]
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SQU research output grows 35% over three years
Muscat – Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) achieved a major research milestone in 2025, with the number of its research papers indexed in the Scopus database surpassing 2,100, reflecting steady growth in scientific output and a stronger international academic presence. Scopus is a commercial database for peer-reviewed literature produced by Elsevier. The achievement marks the culmination […]
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Oman set to host 3rd round of Arab Beach Volleyball Championship
Muscat – The Arab Volleyball Association has officially announced that Oman will host the third round of the 31st Arab Men’s and 21st Arab Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship as part of its comprehensive 2026 sporting calendar. This prestigious event is scheduled to follow the opening round in Egypt and the second round in Morocco, with […]