Muscat – The first International Conference on the Archaeology of the Oman Peninsula will be held from February 1 to 3 at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), bringing together more than 100 scholars and specialists from Oman and abroad to examine the region’s rich archaeological and cultural heritage. Organised jointly by SQU, represented by the Department […]

Muscat – Invest Oman, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) and the Foreign Ministry, has stepped up efforts to enhance coordination with the sultanate’s diplomatic missions worldwide as part of a broader push to enhance investment attraction and export promotion in line with Vision 2040. A strategic workshop titled […]

Ibri – The Municipal Council of Dhahirah has unveiled plans to develop Khattaan Cave as part of a wider package of development projects aimed at promoting domestic tourism and stimulating commercial activity across the governorate. The announcement was made during the council’s first regular meeting of the year, which reviewed a range of service and […]

Dubai, UAE – Emirates Building Systems (EBS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC and one of the Middle East’s leading manufacturers of steel structures, has been awarded a major contract to deliver the full structural steel package for the Sayyid Tarik bin Taimur Cultural Complex, one of Oman’s most significant upcoming cultural developments. […]

Musandam – Bukha Carnival opened on Tuesday evening in the wilayat of Bukha as part of the Winter of Musandam programme, under the patronage of Sheikh Dr Saif bin Mohammed al Ghaithi, Wali of Bukha. The carnival will continue until January 31. The event is organised to boost tourism activity and strengthen the cultural and […]

Muscat  – The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued a comprehensive guide outlining the responsible use of weight-loss medications, stressing that such treatments should be used strictly under medical supervision. In a statement, the ministry classified weight-loss drugs as medical interventions intended for individuals suffering from obesity or significant weight gain, and not as cosmetic […]

Muscat – An evocative exhibition by Indian artist Elizabeth Davis, who has lived in Oman for decades, opened at the Diplomatic Club on Tuesday, drawing diplomats, artists and cultural enthusiasts. Titled Silver in Oman, the month-long exhibition features 45 works spanning paintings, mixed-media pieces on wood and sculptures. The collection is unified by a restrained […]

Salalah – The development project of the fishing port in Raysut, Salalah, has reached about 81% completion at a total cost of nearly RO3mn, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) said. The project forms part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance the efficiency of fishing ports and upgrade fisheries infrastructure across the […]

Muscat – The highly anticipated Oman Design Week 2026 has officially begun in Muscat, marking a significant collaboration between the Oman Design Association and Muscat Municipality. Set against the backdrop of Al Khuwair Square on Ministries Street, the event serves as a premier cultural hub under the umbrella of Muscat Nights. The five-day festival, which […]

Liwa – Royal Oman Police has successfully apprehended a motorist following a tragic hit-and-run incident in the Wilayat of Liwa. The accident resulted in the death of a young child of Arab nationality. According to official reports, the driver initially fled the scene of the collision before being located and detained by law enforcement. Authorities […]