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Muscat: As Dhofar braces itself for the approaching Cyclone Tej, the latest satellite images provided by the NationalMulti Hazards & Early Warning Center said that this impending storm may intensify...

Salalah: National Committee for Emergency Management on Sunday said the agency have activated shelters across Dhofar in light of the approaching cyclone Tej.The direct impact is expected to begin in...

Six people including two civilians were killed and nine others wounded in a suicide attack on a military outpost in the outskirts of the Somali capital Mogadishu Saturday, police said. The attack was...

Muscat: Oman's meteorological authority issued a statement on Friday, alerting that a tropical depression has formed over the Arabian Sea, situated approximately 1,100 kilometers away from the coast...

Muscat: The National Centre for Early Warning of Multiple Hazards has on Wednesday released the latest weather forecasts, indicating the formation of a low-pressure system in the Southeast of the...

The Arabian Cobra, scientifically known as Naja arabica, is a venomous snake species native to the Arabian Peninsula. This serpent is characterized by its slender body, which can reach lengths of 1 to...

Muscat: In response to the directives from the Council of Ministers, the Public Services Regulatory Authority has decided to increase the previously set reduction rate on electricity bills for the...

Muscat: Egyptian authorities have apprehended two individuals in connection with the murder of the former Omani diplomat, Hood bin Saif Al Alawi.According to Egyptian police, a cleaning lady and a...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is preparing to endure a significant rise in temperatures over the next two days, with the nation under the influence of a dominating high-pressure system, according to...

Muscat: In a recent announcement, the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has affirmed that consumers retain the right to service their newly purchased cars outside the agency during the warranty...

Muscat: In an outstanding display of talent, Abhinanda Rajeev, a 12-year-old student from the Indian School Darsait, has made Oman proud by clinching the gold medal at the Global Dance Open final in...

Whale sharks, the gentle giants of the ocean, are awe-inspiring creatures that capture the imagination of both marine enthusiasts and casual observers alike. These magnificent animals, which are the...

A volcano erupted near Iceland’s capital Reykjavik on Monday, the country’s meteorological office said, marking the third time in two years that lava has gushed out in the area.

Jenin, Palestinian Territories: Israel's army Wednesday declared the end of a large-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank that killed 12 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier over the...

Salalah: This Eid al Adha holidays, the enchanting city of Salalah in Oman is set to welcome a wave of tourists from neighboring countries and within Oman itself.As the Khareef clouds gently hover...

With enduring scorching temperatures over the past few weeks, Wednesday marked the onset of the astronomical summer season in the country. Coincidentally, it is also the longest day of the year.As...

With the joyous occasion of Eid al Adha just around the corner, residents and citizens of Oman are eagerly anticipating their well-deserved time off. While some consider jetting off abroad to escape...