Oman’s UTAS qualifies for regional

The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) has qualified for the regional evaluation stage of the Health-Promoting Higher Education Institutions Initiative after securing fourth place and the silver level in the initiative for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Civil Defence rescues injured person after fall

Rescue teams from Oman’s Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority safely evacuated an injured person after a fall in Wadi Jarziz in Salalah before transferring the victim to hospital for treatment.

Oman Foreign Minister, GCC counterparts discuss

His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a GCC consultative meeting via video conference to discuss regional developments and ongoing negotiations.

Oman’s Qairoon Hairiti Farm succeeds in

The Qairoon Hairiti Farm, affiliated with the Royal Court Affairs, has succeeded in cultivating cocoa after stages of development, research, and propagation spanning over a decade.

Oman launches Al Hajar Geopark booklet to boost

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has issued the Al Hajar Geopark booklet in both Arabic and English.

Oman Foreign Minister bids farewell to Ukrainian

His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Her Excellency Olga Selykh, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Sultanate of Oman, to bid her farewell upon the conclusion of her diplomatic mission in the country.

‘Snakes are not for content creation’: Oman

The Environment Authority has warned the public against approaching, handling, or photographing snakes for social media content.

Oman Airports celebrates launch of direct

Oman Airports celebrated the official launch of direct flights by Tanzanian Airlines connecting Muscat International Airport with Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Oman proposes regional mechanism for Strait of

Oman has proposed a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz, with funding based on voluntary fees from users of the strategic waterway, according to a Gulf source.

Oman records 5,560 fire incidents in 2025, up 12%

Oman recorded 5,560 fire incidents in 2025, marking a 12 percent increase compared with the previous year.

Oman weather alert: Met Office warns of

Oman Meteorology has issued alerts for thunderstorms, downdraft winds, active winds, dust storms and rain across several parts of the Sultanate of Oman on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Oman education authority revokes Mazoon

The Oman Authority for Quality Assurance of Education has revoked Mazoon College’s institutional accreditation following a review of its standards.