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Narrative voice and ideological conflict in Al Wakhz

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EL Nino may bring more rain in Oman as temperatures stay hot

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Ship with 2,500 containers sinks in Hormuz: Report

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Decision on Schengen visa exemption for all GCC citizens likely on October 24

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New rules for labour recruitment offices

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Man arrested for over RO70,000 theft from Bausher home

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From September 2026 to May 2027, El Niño is likely to strengthen in the coming months, reaching its peak in November and December.

EL Nino may bring more rain in Oman as temperatures stay hot

MUSCAT: Oman is facing the prospect of wetter-than-usual conditions in its northern regions and higher temperatures across the country in the coming months, with a strengthening El Niño weather pattern potentially influencing rainfall and increasing the risk of extreme weather....

Oman, UK set to deepen strategic ties as HM begins historic state visit

Women hailed as role models in national development

Dr Azza al Busaidi, Fulbright Visiting Scholar, University of South Carolina, Assistant Professor

Omani women have wider skies to explore

SQCC, in collaboration with the Embassy of Oman in Washington, hosted a special celebration of Omani Women’s Day.

Omani women’s leadership, AI and future of work in focus at US event

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NCSI also reported investment inflows of RO 1.93 billion.

Oman FDI stock tops RO 32 billion

MUSCAT: Oman’s foreign direct investment stock rose 6.4 per cent year on year to RO 32.21 billion at the end of June 2026, with oil and gas extraction retaining the largest share, preliminary official data showed. The National Centre for Statistics and...

The changes cover the offering of mining sites, the granting of licences and concessions, financial guarantees and the transfer of mining rights.

Oman revamps mining investment rules

The number of vessels calling at ports and maritime docks outside port boundaries increased 27.9 per cent to more than 11,000, from 8,793 a year earlier.

Oman port cargo jumps to 146 million tonnes

The agreement, signed recently under the auspices of Dr Ali Al Shidhani, Under- Secretary for Communications and Information Technology, will support Oman's national space ambitions.

Pact to establish satellite optical ground network in Oman

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Beyond the numbers: measuring real impact

Organisations have become increasingly sophisticated at measuring performance. Dashboards are filled with percentages, targets, traffic lights and quarterly achievements. We know how many people attended, how many services were delivered, how many initiatives were implemented and whether annual targets were achieved. This is where many performance systems become uncomfortable. A healthcare organisation may report that thousands of patients attended a newly established clinic. Waiting times may...

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DR SAJIUTHUPPANThe writer is an English lecturer Beyond the report card, are we preparing our children for life?

Dr Hamed al Sinawi Would you consult a doctor who has mental illness?

Thomas L Friedman Trump’s democracy-for-diesel deal shames us all

Ray Petersen Another man’s grass is always greener

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Saudi Arabia says intercepted drones over Riyadh, other regions

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that it had intercepted four drones, including over the capital Riyadh, as the country comes under repeated fire from Yemen's Ansar Allah. Riyadh leads a...

Oil tankers on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz: IGRC

Sri Lanka suffers nationwide electricity blackout

Tanker hit off Saudi's Gulf coast, crew evacuated: maritime monitor

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Oman secured three medals — two golds and one silver — at the Arab Age Group Golf Championship held in Cairo.

Sayyid Azzan honours Oman golf champions after Arab success

His Highness Sayyid Azzan bin Qais al Said, Chairman of the Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) and the Oman Golf Association (OGA), honoured the national golf team players in recognition of their historic achievement at the Arab Age Group Golf Championship, recently held in Cairo, Egypt. Oman secured three medals — two golds and one silver — marking...

For Oman, the trip forms part of preparations for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.

Brunei replace Bahrain in Oman’s King’s Cup build-up

The signing reaffirms Oman’s commitment to promoting women’s participation in sport, advancing the principles of equal opportunity, and expanding cooperation with international organisations.

Oman Women’s Sports Committee signs Brighton Plus Helsinki 2014 Declaration

Musandam schoolgirls break barriers through football

In the opening race, the Wadi Bani Khalid Stakes for locally bred Arabian horses over 1,600 metres, BM Al Mubtahij claimed first place. — Mohammed al Balushi

Eight races open annual horse racing season at Al Rahba

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Narrative voice and ideological conflict in Al Wakhz

In Hussein al Abri’s novel Al Wakhz (The Sting), an investigation becomes the starting point for a deeper exploration of ideology, identity and truth. The central character, Salim bin Abdullah bin Mohammed, is summoned...

Sally Rooney Books Pulled from UK Market

Participants attempt to achieve the deepest sleep during the contest.

Ready, set, snooze: Sleep-deprived Japanese compete for best-rested

The transition will entail significant investments in sustainability data management, emissions accounting, internal controls and specialised reporting capabilities.

ENERGY

Oman firms face 2029 deadline for climate disclosure compliance

World’s energy order tested again as Iran war’s reach extends further

Oman power output rises 5.7%

OPEC cuts 2026 oil demand growth forecast

MAGAZINE

Manuscripts and memory: following Oman’s ancient paper trail

There are moments in a researcher’s life that quietly reshape the way history is understood. They arrive without ceremony, revealing themselves only through experience. One such moment came when I entered the Bristol Archives expecting to consult only a handful of documents relating to the history of the Sultanate of Oman. Several minutes later,...

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Apple introduces HomeView, a $299 tablet

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple introduced a new home smart device Tuesday, as the company tries to breathe fresh life into its product lineup and make inroads in artificial intelligence. At an event in New York, Apple unveiled...

My doctor says I have fibroids. What happens next?

5 gastrointestinal symptoms you should never ignore

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A vendor sells products bearing pictures of members of BTS outside Estadio San Marcos before a concert by the South Korean — Reuters

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The seated statues of Prince Rahotep and his wife Nofret, dating to Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty, are displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. -Reuters

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Dogs dressed as US country music singer Dolly Parton attend the “Howl-o-ween Pet Parade” in Salem, Massachusetts, USA — AFP

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Omani photographer Mahmoud bin Mohammed al Jabri won first place in the 'Pictures from My Beautiful Country' competition, organised by the Arab Photographers Union on the sidelines of the Sharjah Calligraphy Forum 2026, with the participation of 36 photographers who presented photographic works documenting the beauty of Arab cities and their historical and heritage landmarks.

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Students perform a Remo dance during an annual cultural and heritage festival in Surabaya, Indonesia. — AFP

Women’s Day to spotlight energy, environment and minerals

MUSCAT: Oman will mark Omani Women's Day on Saturday, an annual occasion held on October 17 that recalls the journey of Omani women and their contributions to building the nation. This...

Oman El Niño may shift fish stocks

Oman MENTAL HEALTH NO BAR TO EMPLOYMENT

Oman TRAVEL INSURANCE KEY TO SAFER TRIPS

What are your plans for the upcoming long weekend?

Mibam village is a hidden oasis among towering mountains

Poem: Rainbow of hope

Poem: A Sunny Day In Oman

WEEKEND READ

Revisiting Eight of Oman’s Charming Abandoned Villages

Beyond the mountain views and empty houses, Oman’s old settlements invite us to consider the lives people built and why they eventually moved on. The first time I stepped into Harat Al Yemen, in Izki, I felt unnerved. Beyond each alley were more houses, doorways and traces of a once-busy community. How could a village of this size become...

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