876.117 students have started their academic year 2026/27 in 1.298 schools across Oman, 440.899 males and 435.218 females; 3.903 students are registered in special educational programs in public or private schools; staff in public schools is 68.205 people

An oil spill in Hallaniyat archipelago, off southern coast, affected roughly 390 sq km after a tanker ran aground inside a protected marine area established last year to protect sensitive ecosystems home to diverse marine life, including rare sea turtles

Artificial intelligence, satellite imagery and drone technology are being increasingly employed to improve risk assessment, disaster preparedness and insurance services as Oman steps up efforts to strengthen its resilience against floods

Dhofar’s Khareef high season is starting: visitors from across Oman still prevale, but neighbouring states are arriving: vehicles from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar were visible this week around several coastal and tourism areas

In what has already been dubbed 'summer of scorching taps', households face difficulties as water from the taps runs at around 47°C, making it necessary to mix it with water from the fridge for basic activities like brushing teeth or washing a baby