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Starmer calls for full opening of Hormuz
7+ hour, 42+ min ago (426+ words) Oman Observer Starmer calls for full opening of Hormuz LONDON: The Strait of Hormuz must be reopened with "unconditional and unrestricted" access for shipping, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said as a US-Iran deal appeared to be drawing closer. US…...
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7+ hour, 36+ min ago (27+ words) Oman Observer Emergency workers recover equipment from a civil defense center damaged in an Israeli air strike on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh. " AFP...
Higher education must evolve to meet Gen Z learning needs
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (41+ words) Oman Observer Higher education must evolve to meet Gen Z learning needs The role of the teacher has changed from being a source of knowledge to being a facilitator and mentor...
98, 447. 5 kg of turmeric positions Dhofar as Oman's emerging spice hub
just now (570+ words) MUSCAT: The 2026 project to localise turmeric and ginger cultivation in Dhofar Governorate represents a qualitative leap in food security and economic diversification in the Sultanate of Oman, enhancing the presence of Omani agriculture in local and regional markets. The project…...
Trump says no rush for deal
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (367+ words) Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, received a verbal message from Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This took place when the Foreign Minister received Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy Foreign Minister…...
Eid shopping picks up at Muttrah Souq
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (338+ words) MUSCAT: Foot traffic at the traditional Muttrah Souq leading up to Eid had been slow until the weekend, but since Thursday, the market has been vibrant with neon lights and colourful displays as families from across Oman gather to prepare…...
Pajor, Paralluelo star as Barcelona thrash Lyon to win Women's CL
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (548+ words) OSLO: Andy SCOTT Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo scored twice each in the second half as Barcelona thrashed a stunned Lyon 4-0 in the Women's Champions League final on Saturday to win the European title for the fourth time. It took…...
Oman's food security system tested by regional tensions
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (339+ words) SALALAH: Regional tensions and disruptions to shipping routes have exposed the fragility of Gulf food supply chains, but Oman has so far maintained stable food availability through strategic reserves, port infrastructure and diversified logistics networks, a food security expert said....
CAA issues Ebola protocols for travellers and airlines
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (350+ words) Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Sunday issued its first circular to the travellers and airlines operating in the Sultanate of Oman regarding the Ebola outbreak based on the World Health Organization recommendations. On light of the current Ebola…...
Foreign minister receives former President of European Council
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (452+ words) Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received on Sunday Charles Michel, former President of the European Council and former Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium. During the meeting, a number of regional and global developments were…...