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Oman to witness total lunar eclipse on September 7
The Arabian Stories
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August 30, 2025
Muscat: The skies of Oman will witness a total lunar eclipse on the evening of Sunday, September 7, an astronomical event that will also be visible across most continents of the world. The Oman Astronomical Society has begun preparations to...
Oman’s Madayn expands global footprint with RO 13 million investment boost
The Arabian Stories
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August 30, 2025
MUSCAT : According to Khalid bin Sulaiman Al Salhi, Director General of Marketing and Commercial Affairs at Madayn, the plan focused on enhancing Madayn’s local and international presence, boosting Omani exports, and attracting quality investments...
Oman’s Ministry of Health denies virus outbreak rumours in Dhofar, warns against spreading false information
The Arabian Stories
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August 30, 2025
Muscat: In a statement, the MOH confirmed that there are no signs of any virus spreading in the governorate and emphasized that specialized teams are actively monitoring the health situation around the clock. The Ministry urged the public not to...
Riyada launches Omani Handicraft House outlet
Oman Observer
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August 30, 2025
SALALAH: The Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Riyada) launched the Omani Handicraft House outlet at Al Hafa Beach Market, Salalah, providing a platform for SMEs and local artisans to showcase and sell their products. The...
Construction begins on first landmark school in Sultan Haitham City
Oman Observer
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August 30, 2025
MUSCAT: Construction has commenced on the first school in Sultan Haitham City, District 9, designed to accommodate more than 1,400 students and become a landmark in the city’s educational landscape. The school will feature 90 classrooms, eight...
Workshop proposes sustainable national plan to combat parthenium in Oman
Oman Observer
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August 30, 2025
SALALAH: A three-day scientific workshop on managing the invasive parthenium plant concluded in Salalah with recommendations to establish a comprehensive national strategy for controlling the pest from 2026 to 2030. Experts highlighted the serious...
Oman to launch Golden Residency for foreign investors on Sunday
Oman Observer
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August 30, 2025
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) will launch on Sunday several schemes to boost investment in the country, which include the Golden Residency, the Companies Initiative, the ownership transfer service on the...
'Oman Chef' competition showcases local talent innovative cuisines
Times of Oman
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Dhofar: The first phase of the sixth edition of the “Oman Chef” competition concluded on Saturday at Hawana Salalah, coinciding with the Khareef tourism season. Organised by Oman Tourism College in partnership with Omran Group and Muriya, and in...
28,340 registered taxis in Oman till July
Muscat Daily
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August 30, 2025
Muscat – The total number of registered taxis in Oman reached 28,340 this year by the end of July, marking a marginal increase of .09% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the latest data released by National Centre for Statistics and...
First school in Sultan Haitham City’s District 9 breaks ground, to welcome 1,400 students
The Arabian Stories
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August 30, 2025
Muscat: Planned as a landmark in the city’s educational landscape, the new school will feature 90 classrooms, eight science laboratories, six art and technology rooms, and state-of-the-art sports facilities. The design integrates academic,...
Yemen’s Houthi Prime Minister and senior government figures killed in Israeli strike
The National News
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels said on Saturday that their Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Al Rahwi and several government ministers had been killed in an attack on Sanaa by Israel on Thursday. The Israeli military said on Thursday that it “precisely struck a...
Government secures 160 million litres of fuel for September-October
Maravi Express
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August 30, 2025
MERA CEO Henry Kachale at the press briefing held last evening in Lilongwe * A vessel carrying 48 million litres of both petrol and diesel is already on its way and in addition, 56 million litres of petrol and 57 million litres of diesel have...
Construction of first school in Sultan Haitham City begins
Times of Oman
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Muscat: The construction of the first school in Sultan Haitham City in District 9 with a capacity of more than 1,400 students has begun. The school will be a landmark in the city's educational landscape and will have 90 classrooms, eight science...
Oman expands digital drive with two governorates recording over 27,000 e-Services
The Arabian Stories
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August 30, 2025
MUSCAT : According to Ibrahim bin Talib Al Wardi, Assistant Director General of Digital Transformation at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Dhofar recorded over 13,000 digital transactions this year. These...
Shabiba Jawa’iz Basma 2025 to Celebrate Oman’s Champions of Social Impact
Times of Oman
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Muscat: Muscat Media Group, in collaboration with Gulf Leaders Circle, is organising the Shabiba Jawa’iz Basma 2025 (Social Impact Awards) — a unique awards initiative dedicated to honouring exceptional contributions to the social, environmental...
Economic diversification programmes boost investors' confidence in Oman
Times of Oman
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Muscat: The economic diversification programmes and sustainability initiatives have achieved desired results in consolidating investors' confidence in the Sultanate of Oman, affirmed the Ministry of Economy. These measures have enhanced the...
Muhammad Waseem backs UAE to bounce back against Oman after Sri Lanka loss
The National News
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After one match of the Qualifier in Zimbabwe, UAE are already playing to maintain their World Cup hopes. Their opening day thrashing by Sri Lanka in Bulawayo means they realistically need to win all three of their remaining games in the first...
Faisal Jawad Shines at Musandam International Diving Festival
MENAFN
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On the second day of the Musandam International Diving Festival in Khasab, Oman, Faisal Jawad, a paraplegic scuba diver and triple Guinness World Record holder, delivered an uplifting dive to promote “inclusivity and marine conservation.”...
Winners of 1st phase of Oman Chef contest announced
Oman Observer
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August 30, 2025
The first phase of the sixth edition of the “Oman Chef” competition concluded on Friday at Hawana Salalah, coinciding with the Khareef tourism season. Organized by Oman Tourism College in partnership with OMRAN Group and Muriya, and in...
Trump tariff effect will be ‘short-lived’; India GDP to grow 6.3-6.8% in FY2026: Government
The Week
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Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran reaffirmed that the Indian economy was on track to grow at 6.3-6.8 per cent in the current fiscal year FY2026. The proposed GST reforms would lift local consumption and retail activity, despite the US...