MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in Salalah as the Dhofar region officially welcomes the annual Khareef season, a period marked by heavy monsoon rains that transform the area into a vibrant green landscape. The Sultan’s visit highlights the cultural and environmental significance of the season, which is deeply cherished by local communities…
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Meteorology Department has issued a safety advisory for travelers on the Adam-Thumrait road due to severe weather conditions. Thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds are expected to reduce visibility and create hazardous driving conditions, particularly during early morning and late evening hours. Motorists are urged to exercise caution, reduce speed, and maintain…
MUSCAT: Oman Customs carried out a significant enforcement operation targeting residences of expatriate workers in Muscat Governorate, successfully seizing a large quantity of contraband items. The operation resulted in the confiscation of over 3,000 bottles and cartons of alcoholic beverages, more than 1,900 cartons of various cigarette brands, and 433 kilograms of tobacco derivatives. Officials…
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced the arrest of individuals involved in the theft and illegal sale of construction materials in Muscat. Investigations revealed that the stolen items were sold to local construction material stores, indicating a wider network of involvement in the criminal activity. The operation underscores the vigilance of ROP in combating…
MUSCAT: The University Medical City in Oman has successfully implemented the country’s first CAR-T cell therapy, marking a historic achievement in advanced cancer care. This groundbreaking procedure was carried out through the National Centre for Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation, positioning Oman among the few regional hubs offering this cutting-edge treatment. CAR-T therapy, considered…
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has taken swift action after a video surfaced showing a driver engaging in dangerous stunts and drifting on public roads in Muscat. The footage, released by the General Directorate of Traffic, captured reckless behavior that not only posed a serious safety risk but also disrupted public peace and order….
MUSCAT: The newly opened Duqm dual carriageway project marks a significant milestone in the region’s infrastructure development, spanning 51 kilometres and strategically designed to strengthen Duqm’s position as a global logistics and investment hub. The main dual carriageway stretches for 42.9 kilometres with two lanes in each direction, complemented by an 11.5-kilometre network of secondary…
MUSCAT: The newly opened Duqm dual carriageway project marks a significant milestone in the region’s infrastructure development, spanning 51 kilometres and strategically designed to strengthen Duqm’s position as a global logistics and investment hub. The main dual carriageway stretches for 42.9 kilometres with two lanes in each direction, complemented by an 11.5-kilometre network of secondary…
GHALA: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced that its General Directorate of Inquiries and Criminal Investigation successfully apprehended four individuals involved in the theft of electrical cables from a warehouse in the Ghala Industrial Area, located in the Wilayat of Bausher. The warehouse belongs to a commercial company, and the stolen cables were reported to…
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti authorities have arrested 67 individuals linked to the production and distribution of illicit alcoholic drinks that resulted in 23 fatalities in recent days. According to the Interior Ministry, the operation uncovered six operational factories and identified four additional sites in residential and industrial areas that were not yet active. Among the arrested suspects…
