Al Nahda grouped with Al Ahed in AFC Cup
MUSCAT, AUG 24Oman league champions Al Nahda were placed in Group A along with 2019 champions Lebanese Al Ahed as the group stage draws for the AFC Cup were completed at the AFC headquarters in the...
Al Nahda edge Al Khalidiya to secure AFC Cup spot
MUSCAT: In a thrilling encounter held at Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium, Al Nahda Club secured their spot in the prestigious AFC Cup 2023-2024 group stage after a hard-fought 3-2 victory...
Oman clinch 19 medals at West Asia bodybuilding
MUSCAT: The Oman national bodybuilding and physique team showcased their prowess at the recently concluded West Asia Bodybuilding and Physique Championship held in the capital city of Manama, Bahrain....
Drive to keep prices of school essentials under control
MUSCAT: In preparation for the forthcoming academic year, a large number of parents are expressing concern over the escalating cost of school supplies. The financial strain falls particularly on...
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Muscat: Trends emerge and recede in modern society. They shape our preferences and influence people’s behaviour. However, the concept of ‘trends’, once a staple of the online realm and social...
Salalah giants thrash Al Wehda, Sohar rally past Oman Club
MUSCAT: In a thrilling match at the Sports Complex Stadium in Sur, Dhofar showcased their prowess by triumphing over Al Wehda with a resounding 3-0 victory in the opening round of the Omantel...
Newcomers Al Shabab hold Al Nahda, Al Rustaq draw Sur as OL begins
MUSCAT, AUG 18In the inaugural match of 48th edition of the Omantel Football League for the 2023-2024 sports season, Al Rustaq and Sur teams played to a 1-1 draw on Thursday. Defending champions Al...
Parking woes
Muscat: The capital city of Muscat is grappling with an increasingly severe parking shortage, an issue that continues to intensify. The prevailing scarcity of parking spaces within modern investment...
Omani, Arab fans contribute to Ronaldo’s Instagram history
Muscat: Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has made Instagram history by becoming the first person to reach 600 million followers on the Meta-owned platform.The historic record comes months after...
Combating begging is a collective responsibility
Muscat: Begging has become a nuisance affecting families across various public settings such as parks, road intersections, markets, religious sites, and commercial complexes. This undesirable...
Oman youth basketball team concludes first camp for Gulf tourney
MUSCAT: The Oman national youth basketball team has successfully concluded its inaugural training camp at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher. The camp spanned from July 10 to August 12 and...
Salalah emerge champions in club chess championship
MUSCAT, AUG 11 -The sixth edition of Oman General Clubs Chess Championship concluded with an exhilarating display of skill and strategy. Salalah Club (A) secured the championship title at the main...
Steps to regulate hotel, commodities price in Salalah
MUSCAT: The authorities in the Sultanate of Oman are putting up substantial efforts to regulate tourist prices for hotels, apartments, and goods during the Khareef Salalah. However, as the governorate...
OHA unveils U17 Handball League schedule
MUSCAT, AUG 9The Oman Handball Association (OHA) Competition Committee has officially released the comprehensive schedule, tournament structure, regulations, and prerequisites for the upcoming...
Getting ready for new school year
Muscat - In a few weeks, schools will open their doors, signalling the commencement of a fresh academic year. Pupils will reconvene in their classrooms, embarking on the next leg of their educational...
Research team identifies space launch sites in Oman
Muscat: A research team has identified optimal locations for space launch platforms in Oman, marking a significant milestone in Oman’s journey toward advancing its presence in the space industry and...
Oman get ready for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers
MUSCAT: The Oman Olympic team has concluded its internal camp, which began on August 4 in preparation for the upcoming AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers Qatar 2024, set to take place during the Fifa days...
Omantel League to commence on Aug 17
The Oman Football Association (OFA) has announced the schedule for the upcoming Omantel League season, which will commence on August 17. The 2023-24 edition of top domestic league will witness the...
20% decrease in marriages in Oman: NCSI
MUSCAT: The National Centre for Statistics and Information’s (NCSI) data on marriage and divorce cases in 2022 reveals the total number of registered marriages in 2021 stood at 19,294, while in...
Oman's beaches need better amenities
The Sultanate of Oman has an abundant coastline of approximately 3,000 kilometres, stretching from the Musandam Governorate in the north to the Dhofar Governorate in the south. This extensive...