Oman conducts field trials using drones to fight

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has conducted field trials to test the use of drones in combating desert locusts.

GCC Accreditation Centre opens Muscat branch to

The Gulf Accreditation Centre (GAC) has officially inaugurated its first regional branch in Muscat, in a move to enhance the quality and accreditation infrastructure across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

4,000-year-old copper cymbals unearthed in Oman

A team from Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), under the supervision of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, has unearthed a pair of ancient copper cymbals.

2 expats arrested with massive narcotics haul

Authorities in Oman arrested two individuals attempting to smuggle large quantities of drugs into the country.

“Oman’s diverse landscapes create unique

“Oman's diverse landscapes and year-round favourable climate create unique advantages for sports tourism,” stated His Excellency Pankaj Khimji, Foreign Trade and International Cooperation Advisor at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.

Four arrested in Oman’s Dhofar Governorate for

Four arrested in Oman’s Dhofar Governorate for wildlife violationsThe Environment Authority (EA) in Dhofar Governorate, in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police, has arrested four citizens for violating wildlife protection laws by illegally hunting wild animals.