Asia Oman The artificial rainfall station in the province of Khasab has been completed; it is expected to enhance rainfall and groundwater in areas surrounding the site in the northwest and south directions, up to a distance of 70 kilometers
Asia Oman Premarital medical screening will now be mandatory for couples to promote early detection of hereditary blood disorders and infectious diseases and providing couples with appropriate medical counselling before marriage
Asia Oman 1st International Conference on the Archaeology of Oman Peninsula will open on 1 February at Sultan Qaboos University; The three-day event will welcome around 100 scientists, researchers, and archaeologists
Asia Oman School performance evaluation results for the first semester of year 2025/2026 will be announced today; the evaluation process began in September 2025, covering 58 public and private schools
Asia Oman Oman air launched a direct flight to Copenhagen via Bagdad; the importance of the connecting route was underlined with an official ceremony at the Iraqi airport
Asia Oman First integrated green methanol facility in Oman will be in Dhofar Governorate; a Public-Private Partnership will develop integrated production and supply of green methanol making the Sultanate a leading hub for supplying carbon-free fuel to ships
Asia Oman National Day was celebrated with parades, fleet parades, a calendar of events and fireworks to underline the festive atmosphere of the occasion; His Majesty's presence highlighted the importance of the celebration
Asia Oman A direct flight linking Muscat to Beijing, China, will be launched later this November, while China extended its visa-free 30 days entry permit for residents of Oman, Bahrein, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia for the whole year 2026
Asia Oman With a confidence rating at 94%, Oman is one of the world's safest countries to walk alone at night according to the gallup 2025 Global Safety Report in collaboration with Condé Nast
Asia Oman The Al Khair Mosque project will use advanced 3D printing technology, eco-friendly materials; according to an agreement signed on 2 October, the iconic mosque will rise on the waterfront of the Al Dahariz area in Salalah
Asia Oman Muscat Alzheimer's Forum recommended drafting a national Alzheimer's guide, devising science-based diagnostic protocols and establishing a specialised national centre for the treatment of Alzheimer's patients
Asia Oman Traditional Omani folk games have been integrated into a digital environment; the pioneer initiative has been launched as part of effort to preserve the nation's intangible cultural heritage and make it a legacy for younger generations
Asia Oman The shrimp fishing season 2025 will run from 1 September to 30 November; making the official announcement, MAFWR ministry stressed the importance of fishermen adhering to regulations, using only licensed gear locally known as al-ghadif