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Oman condemns drone attack on nuclear plant in UAE
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (68+ words) Oman Observer Oman condemns drone attack on nuclear plant in UAE The statement emphasized Oman's firm policy of rejecting all hostile and escalatory acts and its call for dialogue to address issues and challenges, thereby preserving security and stability in…...
CBO chief: Oman entering intelligence-first banking era
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (238+ words) MUSCAT " Oman's banking sector is moving from digital adoption to an "intelligence-first" phase, where artificial intelligence, open banking and cybersecurity will define the next stage of financial services, the Chairman of the Central Bank of Oman said. Speaking at the…...
Dhofar showcases future plans, confirms Khareef readiness
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (342+ words) SALALAH: The Governorate of Dhofar on Sunday organised a media briefing at Sultan Qaboos Youth Compound for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah under the theme 'Dhofar Flourishes with You.' The event was held in the presence of HH Sayyid Marwan…...
Ronaldo suffers more agony as Al Nassr lose 1-0 in AFC final
10+ hour, 10+ min ago (456+ words) Cristiano Ronaldo suffered heartache for the second time in a week when his Saudi club Al Nassr were stunned at home 1-0 by Japan's Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final on Saturday. Ronaldo's wait for his first piece…...
Marriage of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera at heart of dreamy opera
11+ hour, 22+ min ago (376+ words) Like a macabre scene from one of her vivid canvases, Frida Kahlo holds Diego Rivera in her arms as he dies at the foot of a gaunt red tree, their silhouettes framed by blue curtains, at the end of an…...
Mass Ukrainian drone barrage kills 4 in Russia
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (597+ words) A wave of almost 600 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight killing four people, authorities said on Sunday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the barrage an 'entirely justified' retribution for Moscow's own pummelling of Ukraine. Air defences shot down 556 drones overnight…...
Livestock markets come alive as Eid Al Adha nears
9+ hour, 52+ min ago (391+ words) MUSCAT: With the month of Dhul Hijjah beginning (Monday), the livestock markets have come alive ahead of Eid Al Adha. To meet the high seasonal demand, Oman regularly imports hundreds of thousands of animals, such as sheep, goats, and cattle,…...
First-of-its-kind Oman wave energy study set to be unveiled
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (424+ words) MUSCAT, MAY 17 The findings of a first-of-its-kind assessment of Oman's wave energy potential will be unveiled by a team of local scientists and researchers at the Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) taking place in Muscat later this week. According to Dr…...
New group of citizens joins ROP
18+ hour, 54+ min ago (250+ words) MUSCAT: A new group of citizens holding general education diplomas (GED) and post-GED, has joined the Royal Oman Police (ROP) after passing the evaluation and acceptance phases in coordination with the Ministry of Labour, on Sunday. The new recruits will…...
'Plant Oman 2050' project boosts vegetation cover
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (890+ words) MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is witnessing a gradual improvement in vegetation cover density and an expansion of green areas, alongside the stabilisation and sustainability of natural habitats, the return of some wild species to affected areas, higher survival and…...