Oman

Monday 29/October/2018 13:26 PM

Urgent need for blood donations in Oman, department says

Muscat: Oman's Department of Blood Banks Services has made an urgent call for donations of A+ blood. In a statement on Monday, the department said,...

Monday 29/October/2018 09:48 AM

More rains, thundershowers expected in parts of Oman

Muscat: Rain and thundershowers associated with fresh wind and hail are expected over the northern governorates today (Monday), the Public Authority for...

Monday 29/October/2018 07:55 AM

Traffic lights breakdowns reported in parts of Muscat after heavy rains

Muscat: Royal Oman Police has said that breakdowns of traffic lights at five locations in Muscat Governorate have been reported. Video: PACDA heroes brave...

Sunday 28/October/2018 15:33 PM

Video: Here's where it rained the most in Oman over the weekend

Muscat: Al Suwaiq in Northern al Batinah saw the most rain over the past two days, with 59 mm of rainfall being recorded. A statement by the Ministry of...

Sunday 28/October/2018 11:13 AM

Sultan Qaboos University announces change in graduation ceremony venue

Muscat: The venue for the graduation ceremony of the Sultan Qaboos University’s 29th batch has been changed, authorities have announced. The venue has...

Saturday 27/October/2018 13:53 PM

Video: Watch an Omani dhow being built in the Sultanate's boat-building capital

Dhows were used by fishermen as well as traders to transport local goods back in the old days. It takes about eight months to a year to hand-build these...

Thursday 25/October/2018 15:02 PM

Video: You should visit this spring in Oman this tourist season

With temperatures dipping, you’ll want to take a dip here. It’s the Al Thowarah spring in Nakhal. Just an hour’s drive from Muscat. It’s...

Thursday 25/October/2018 12:56 PM

Video: Inside the second oldest mosque in Oman

Take a look inside the Al Shawathnah Mosque at Nizwa, that was built when the Prophet (PBUH) was still alive.

Thursday 25/October/2018 12:16 PM

45 expats arrested for fishing in Oman

Muscat: A total of 45 expat workers have been detained in Al Wusta for engaging in artisanal fishing. A statement by the Ministry of Agriculture and...

Thursday 25/October/2018 11:20 AM

Road in Muscat to close for repairs

Muscat: An exit from the Exhibitions Road towards Sultan Qaboos Highway will be closed over the weekend. A statement by Muscat Municipality said, "The...