North Al Sharqiyah Police Arrest Omani Citizen Resisting Officers

MUSCAT: The North Al Sharqiyah Governorate Police Command successfully apprehended an Omani citizen wanted by the judiciary for multiple criminal offenses after he attempted to resist arrest with a firearm. The incident occurred when law enforcement officers confronted the individual, who had been evading judicial enforcement orders for some time. During the operation, the suspect…

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Abandoned Houses Pose Growing Public Health And Safety Concerns

MUSCAT: Muscat Municipality has warned that abandoned houses in the capital are increasingly becoming hotspots for hazardous and unhealthy practices, which pose significant risks to public health and the city’s overall aesthetics. Among the most concerning issues are the illegal slaughtering of animals, improper storage of perishable goods, and the accumulation of waste and debris…

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Shrimp Fishing Season Boosts Coastal Economy In Key Regions

MUSCAT: Shrimp fishing season in Oman holds great economic and cultural importance, particularly for coastal communities across the governorates of South Sharqiyah, Dhofar, and Al Wusta. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources highlights that shrimp is among the country’s most valuable marine resources, playing a crucial role in supporting local livelihoods while contributing…

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Schools Across Oman Prepare For New Academic Year 2025/2026

MUSCAT: Tomorrow, teaching staff, support groups, and supervisors will begin their work in public and special education schools as part of preparations for the 2025/2026 academic year, with students returning next Sunday. This year, public schools will accommodate 66,379 teachers across 1,303 schools, alongside 11,183 administrators and technicians, while special education institutions include 241 teachers…

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