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The forum features international experiences and best practices in social responsibility. — ONA

Oman participates in international social responsibility forum

RIYADH: The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the second edition of the International Social Responsibility Forum hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. The 2-day forum, which began today, takes the theme "From Commitment to Impact." Oman’s delegation at the forum...

The meeting saw the participation of representatives of 32 universities and higher education institutions. — ONA

E-learning meeting seeks GCC higher education ties

The event sought to explore AI's impact on translation profession.

SQU marks International Translation Day

The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah al Khalili.

Urbanism, housing expo opens with RO 1 bn in deals

Forum spotlights role of private libraries

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The forum focused on investment opportunities for land development and commercial and logistics activities around Muscat, Salalah, and Sohar airports

CAA signs agreements to expand aviation services

MUSCAT, OCT 5 The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Monday signed key agreements as it highlighted key investment opportunities in airport cities, free zones, logistics services, foreign investment, emerging technologies, and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), in...

Non-oil exports totalled approximately RO 1.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026.

Omani products expand global reach

Dr Muhannad al Kalbani, VP CoE - Oman Net Zero Centre.

Oman tests global investor appetite for funding net-zero transition

Boycott reshapes consumer choices

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Oman, Kazakhstan set to deepen strategic partnership

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's state visit to Kazakhstan is more than a diplomatic formality. It is a strategic pivot that signals Oman's clear intent to diversify its global partnerships and anchor itself in the heart of Central Asia's most dynamic economy. On Monday, the images from Astana were telling — Kazakh fighter jets escorting His Majesty's aircraft, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev personally receiving him at the airport. Kazakhstan does not extend such...

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Ben Strang Pacific nations take centre stage at 'pre-COP' summit

Lakshmi Kothaneth Look up to space...

Gabriela Ramos Global AI oversight now

Tariq Al Barwani What skills and career paths are there in AI?

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British Airways Chicago flight drops 26,000 feet, returns safely

A British Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over Ireland on Monday after the aircraft made a rapid descent from its cruising altitude. The Boeing 777 was travelling from London...

People walk through a market area in Taiz on Sunday. More than 70 people have been killed over the past day by fighting in and around the western Yemeni province of Taiz, sources from both sides said, following days of clashes between Ansar Allah and government forces. — AFP

Yemen and Saudi launch drive to retake territory

Young residents watch a member of the pro-government Tigray Peace Force patrol the streets as federal and allied forces enter Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, on Sunday. — AFP

DRONE STRIKE ON TIGRAY DISPLACEMENT CAMP KILLS EIGHT

Immigration officers process the documentation of Myanmar migrants repatriated from Malaysia in Thanlyin, near Yangon, on Sunday. — AFP

Nearly 10,000 migrants returned from Malaysia this year

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The Gulf Cup trophy on display during the pre-final press conference in Jeddah. — Abdulwahid al Hamadani

Donis targets Saudi glory, Dalic seeks UAE title

JEDDAH: The host Saudi Arabia will face the United Arab Emirates in the Gulf Cup 27 final on Tuesday, October 6, at 10: 00 pm Oman time Both sides expressed confidence and strong ambition to lift the Gulf Cup trophy during Monday’s pre-match press conference at the media centre at the Hilton Jeddah. Saudi Arabia head coach Georgios Donis...

Saudi Arabia's Mohammed al Owais celebrates with team-mates after the match.— Reuters

Saudi Arabia, UAE set for historic first final

Oman’s men’s national volleyball team during a training session ahead of the 24th Arab Men’s Volleyball Championship in Jordan.

Oman face Algeria in Arab volleyball opener

Action from Ahmed al Wahaibi's participation in the Asian Games in Japan

Oman golfers set for Arab championship

Omani sailors showcase their skills against Asia’s leading crews in Japan.

Oman Sailing rises to Asian Games challenge

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Kohl in Oman: A Tradition Under Scientific Scrutiny

For generations, passed down from grandmothers to daughters, kohl goes beyond beauty and cosmetic use. It has long been believed to protect the eyes, and in some households, it is still applied to newborns as part of...

'Verity' kills, Cruise bombs in N. American movie theatres

Valentino unveils corsets and chunky jewellery

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Hema Energy targets EPC projects with Azerbaijani partner

OPEC+ set to keep November oil output targets steady

Raysut attracts RO 6.5 million in new projects

IEA: 325 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves released

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THE CORRESPONDENT - The Oman Effect

Click to download https://www.omanobserver.om/pdf/2026/09/28/omandailyobserver-20260928-2.pdf?ts=000336 A ship moves across open water. From above, it seems small against the blue, but behind it the surface has changed. A white wake stretches across the sea, widening even after the vessel has passed. That image came to mind as we developed this...

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Kaspersky warns Schengen trip planners of phishing scam

Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a scam targeting tourists who are applying for a Schengen visa. They receive phishing emails allegedly sent on behalf of an EU migration authority....

10 fall fruits and vegetables nutrition experts love

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading global burden: WHO

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Castellers de Vilafranca form a human tower called "castell" during a biannual human tower competition in Tarragona, Spain. — Reuters

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Musketeers of The Marquis of Winchester Regiment fire a salvo from their guns during a battle to re-enact the 1645 English Civil War, at Old Basing House near Basingstoke. — AFP

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A European swallowtail butterfly rests delicately on a cluster of purple lilac flowers in the garden of Mareil-Marly, France. — Reuters

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A Canadair firefighting aircraft skims the Seine River to collect water in Paris, France. — Reuters

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Dogs enjoy their meal during the Grand Dinner for Dogs, organised by French chef Thierry Marx, at the Carnavalet Museum in Paris. — AFP

Boycott reshapes consumer choices

Oman’s imports of sweetened and flavoured drinks more than doubled in 2024, with Saudi-sourced shipments rising more than sixfold, trade data show, one of the clearest measures yet of how parts of...

Oman Wadi Nahiz & Jabjat: Top Sarb destinations for nature lovers

Oman Cardiac arrest vs heart attack: Know the difference

Oman Potatoes drive food security

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

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Orthodox parish hosts first-ever Christian devotional music event in Muscat

MUSCAT: The Mar Gregorios Orthodox Maha Edavaka (MGOME), an Indian Orthodox parish, in Ruwi hosted a Christian bhajan (devotional music event) titled ‘Stuthiyude Vazhiyil’ (‘In the Path of Praise’). Described by organisers as the first such devotional musical programme in the Sultanate of Oman, the event was held as part of the valedictory...

Mar Gregorios Orthodox Maha Edavaka hosts Christian bhajan songs in Muscat(1)

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