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timesofoman. com > article > 173475-exploring-dhofar-the-best-places-to-visit-this-khareef

Exploring Dhofar: The best places to visit this Khareef

13+ hour, 41+ min ago  (639+ words) MUSCAT: As the Khareef season transforms Dhofar into a lush green paradise, Salalah is preparing to welcome visitors with its stunning landscapes, waterfalls, mountain viewpoints, beaches and heritage attractions. The city experienced light rainfall for a second consecutive day on…...

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timesofoman. com > article > 173469-state-council-discusses-draft-unified-law-on-management-of-plant-genetic-resources

State Council discusses Draft Unified Law on Management of Plant Genetic Resources

15+ hour, 8+ min ago  (193+ words) Muscat: The State Council discussed on Wednesday the "Draft Unified Law on the Management of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture for the Countries of the GCC" and the opinion of the Social and Cultural Committee regarding it. This…...

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timesofoman. com > article > 173237-palestinian-embassy-calls-for-urgent-medical-aid-says-healthcare-systems-on-verge-of-collapse

Palestinian Embassy calls for urgent medical aid, says healthcare systems on verge of collapse

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (573+ words) New Delhi: The Embassy of Palestine to India has issued an urgent appeal for immediate international and Indian intervention for medical aid, asserting that the healthcare sector in the territory has reached a breaking point and is on the "verge…...

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timesofoman. com > article > 173233-omans-salt-industry-targets-major-expansion-through-1-billion-investments

Oman's salt industry targets major expansion through $1 billion investments

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (364+ words) The sector is increasingly focused on producing high-purity industrial and food-grade salt, while also expanding into value-added products derived from salt flats, including bromine, caustic soda, soda ash and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). These developments are expected to enhance the economic…...

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timesofoman. com > article > 173236-duqm-waterfront-master-plan-unveiled-to-boost-tourism-and-investment

Duqm waterfront master plan unveiled to boost tourism and investment

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (491+ words) MUSCAT" The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has unveiled an ambitious master plan for the Duqm waterfront, aimed at transforming the area into a leading tourism and investment destination while strengthening private-sector participation in the…...

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timesofoman. com > article > 173234-oman-records-omr154-billion-trade-surplus-in-first-quarter-of-2026

Oman records OMR1. 54 billion trade surplus in first quarter of 2026

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (344+ words) MUSCAT: Oman's trade balance posted a surplus of OMR1. 54 billion by the end of March 2026, slightly higher than the OMR1. 53 billion surplus recorded during the same period last year, according to preliminary data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information…...

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timesofoman. com > article > 173231-fifa-world-cup-2026-algeria-lodge-complaint-with-fifa-over-refereeing-in-3-0-defeat-to-argentina

FIFA World Cup 2026: Algeria lodge complaint with FIFA over refereeing in 3-0 defeat to Argentina

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (399+ words) Washington: Algeria have officially lodged a complaint with FIFA over what they described as poor refereeing during their 3-0 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday (local time). According to…...

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timesofoman. com > article > 173232-fifa-world-cup-2026-lamine-yamal-calls-messi-best-in-history-hails-neymar-as-idol

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal calls Messi best in history, hails Neymar as idol

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (421+ words) Atlanta: Spanish forward Lamine Yamal has heaped praise on Lionel Messi, calling the Argentine legend the best player in football history and dismissing any lingering debate over his legacy. Speaking to RTVE, as quoted by Fot Mob, the 18-year-old Barcelona…...

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timesofoman. com > article > 173228-fifa-world-cup-2026-morocco-beat-scotland-1-0

FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco beat Scotland 1-0

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (503+ words) Massachusetts: Morocco secured a clinical 1-0 victory over Scotland at Boston Stadium, with Ismael Saibari scoring the decisive goal as the Atlas Lions maintained control to claim a crucial Group C win. Morocco completed 601 passes against Scotland, the most by an…...

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timesofoman. com > article > 173224-indias-space-economy-to-grow-five-fold-to-45-billion

India's space economy to grow five-fold to USD 45 billion; Gaganyaan human mission likely next year: Jitendra Singh

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (411+ words) New Delhi: India's space economy is expected to expand five-fold to $45 billion over the next eight to ten years, while the country's biotechnology sector has grown to $193 billion from $10 billion in 2014, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, highlighting the government's push…...

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