MUSCAT: The Higher Education Admission Centre at the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation has announced that 6,367 students have been shortlisted to undergo admission tests, personal interviews, and medical examinations for 123 academic programs for the 2025/2026 academic year. Notifications were sent via SMS to inform candidates of their shortlisted programs and to…
MUSCAT: The Omani Hajj Mission for 1446 AH has announced a significant rise in satisfaction levels for services provided during this year’s pilgrimage season, reaching 96% compared to 89% in the 1445 AH season. This increase reflects improvements in facilities and services offered in Mina and Arafat camps, where pilgrims perform major rites of Hajj….
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour has announced that 12,936 employment and replacement positions were secured for Omani citizens during the first half of this year, representing 38% of its annual target. These opportunities were spread across both the public and private sectors, reflecting ongoing national efforts to enhance domestic workforce participation. Within this total, 2,316…
MUSCAT: The 10-day summit in Geneva, held under the United Nations’ auspices, represents the fifth round of international negotiations initiated in 2022 aimed at creating a comprehensive treaty to regulate plastics throughout their lifecycle. This treaty seeks to address issues from the production and design of plastics to their disposal and waste management, marking a…
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, in collaboration with the North Al Sharqiyah Governor’s Office, has launched several investment opportunities spanning agriculture, real estate development, and commercial projects. The sale of investment prospectuses began on August 5, with additional documents becoming available from August 14. These opportunities aim to attract private sector…
MUSCAT: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has apprehended two Asian nationals who were allegedly attempting to smuggle over 15 kilogrammes of opium destined for a European country. The arrests took place following a carefully coordinated operation led by the Directorate General for Combating Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances. According to officials, the suspects were tracked based…
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, in collaboration with the North Al Sharqiyah Governor’s Office, has launched several investment opportunities spanning agriculture, real estate development, and commercial projects. The sale of investment prospectuses began on August 5, with additional documents becoming available from August 14. These opportunities aim to attract private sector…
SUWAIQ: Suwaiq Port in North Al Batinah Governorate has reported a substantial increase in cargo throughput for the first half of 2025, handling a total of 399.615 million tons. This marks a notable rise compared with the 374.168 million tons processed during the same period in 2024, reflecting the port’s growing significance as a strategic…
MUSCAT: The Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) Earthquake Monitoring Centre has confirmed the occurrence of a moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale earlier this morning. According to preliminary data, the seismic event was detected by multiple monitoring stations and originated at a considerable depth, indicating potentially limited surface impact. Initial assessments suggest that while…
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health has released an urgent appeal calling on all registered blood donors across the Sultanate to respond immediately when contacted for donations. This directive aims to address the pressing need for a stable and reliable blood supply, particularly during emergencies, complex surgeries, and treatments for patients with chronic conditions such as…
