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Sunday, December 14, 2025 | Jumada al-akhirah 22, 1447 H
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EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI
WINTER HEAT, HIDDEN DANGER
WINTER HEAT, HIDDEN DANGER

Every winter, reports of accidents involving water heaters — from severe burns to fatal electric shocks — serve as a grim reminder that this common household appliance can become a hidden hazard if neglected. Tragically, last week, a young girl in a village lost her life due to burns from a water heater, highlighting the urgent need for awareness, safe usage and...
The forum promoted Maqshin as a growing winter tourism destination.

‘Winter Gate’ cultural festival concludes in Dhofar
Dr Abdullah bin Ali al Amri at the UNEA-7 in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday.

Humanity and nature can flourish together: Oman
The ceremony featured visual presentations documenting the award’s journey.

Al Dakhiliyah honours 2025 Entrepreneurship, Innovation Award Winners
22 institutions from Oman participated in the Bahrain exhibition.

Omani products draw huge interest at Bahrain’s Mara’i Exhibition
The centre features digital screens with comprehensive information on local attractions.

Al Buraimi Gate opens new Tourist Information Centre
The exhibition aims to support craftswomen and enhance the visibility of heritage and traditional industries.

Heritage crafts exhibition opens in Al Shuwaimiyah
The festival offered an interactive platform for visitors to engage with Suhar’s identity.

Suhar Festival returns with culture, innovation and sustainability
The winter aid is expected to reach Gaza within three days

Oman sends 22 trucks of winter aid to Gaza
The work aimed to restore the dams’ storage capacity of 13.39 million cubic metres

Maintenance of 4 Muscat dams completed at RO 242,000
The research positions OCEC as a benchmark for sustainable event management.

Study links sustainability at OCEC to higher visitor satisfaction
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Know the top inbound visitors to Oman in 2025
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Oman to be affected by low pressure: Met
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Oman receives over 55,000 visitors from Philippines
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy with Hakan Fidan of Türkiye in Ashgabat on Friday. — ONA

Oman takes part peace and confidence-building forum in Turkmenistan
Picture by Juma Al Harthy

Why Oman feels like home - every time
TRENDING STORIES
The forum promoted Maqshin as a growing winter tourism destination.

‘Winter Gate’ cultural festival concludes in Dhofar

Dr Abdullah bin Ali al Amri at the UNEA-7 in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday.

Humanity and nature can flourish together: Oman

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a car in Gaza City, on Saturday. — Reuters

Authorities warn of humanitarian disaster after Gaza storms; senior Hamas commander killed

The ceremony featured visual presentations documenting the award’s journey.

Al Dakhiliyah honours 2025 Entrepreneurship, Innovation Award Winners

22 institutions from Oman participated in the Bahrain exhibition.

Omani products draw huge interest at Bahrain’s Mara’i Exhibition

The centre features digital screens with comprehensive information on local attractions.

Al Buraimi Gate opens new Tourist Information Centre

The exhibition aims to support craftswomen and enhance the visibility of heritage and traditional industries.

Heritage crafts exhibition opens in Al Shuwaimiyah

The festival offered an interactive platform for visitors to engage with Suhar’s identity.

Suhar Festival returns with culture, innovation and sustainability

OMAN VIDEOS
Health
The blood center at Al Araimi Boulevard will offer easy access for everyone

New blood donation centre in Seeb

Muscat: The Ministry of Health has announced the commencement of the Al Seeb Blood Donation Center located at Al Araimi Boulevard, starting Sunday, December 7. To support a culture of blood donation and ensure the availability of blood units for...

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Royal Hospital launches shuttle bus service
UMC sees first tricuspid valve replacement procedure

Royal Hospital performs first remote urology surgery
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MoH launches public consultation on Drug Safety Centre guidelines
THE TRUTH ABOUT WEIGHT

THE TRUTH ABOUT WEIGHT
OPINION
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Dr Hilal al Sawai
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Najah Al Riyami
Najah Al Riyami New materials could boost energy efficiency of microelectronics
Governorates

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TRA reviews telecom services in Muscat

Oman marks UAE’s 54th National Day at Al Buraimi border post

Contract awarded for Muttrah Square Project in Muscat

Journey traces steps of Al busaid state founder

Oman's National Day fervour @ night

ROP

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Two arrested in Musandam for attempting to traffic hashish

CDAA launches vehicles to deal with hazardous incidents

ROP crackdown: Infiltration continues to pose a serious threat

ROP foils drug smuggling attempt, arrests three in Quriyat

Two killed, several injured in accident on Nizwa-Muscat road

Transport

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Taxi owners get fine exemption

Oman Air launches flights to Taif

Oman approves National Aviation Strategy 2040, logo launched

Muscat Airport taxi services relocated

IndiGo promises refunds, Indian govt steps in to regulate fares

TOURISM
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Know the top inbound visitors to Oman in 2025

The Emirati nationals topped the 3.15 million inbound visitors to the Sultanate in the ten months of 2025.According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), 933,415 Emiratis,...
Picture by Juma Al Harthy

Why Oman feels like home - every time

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"Oman is the region’s most culturally grounded destination."

Anthony Joshua

Heavyweight Champion Anthony is Oman’s priciest penthouse buyer

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Oman Air, Fun & Sun pact for Moscow-Salalah connectivity

EDITORS PICKS
‘Winter Gate’ cultural festival concludes in Dhofar

MAQSHIN: The Wilayat of Maqshin in Dhofar Governorate witnessed the activities of the Mandar Al Dhibyan Cultural Heritage Forum under the slogan 'Winter Gate'. The forum included a rich programme of cultural,...

The forum promoted Maqshin as a growing winter tourism destination.

Humanity and nature can flourish together: Oman

Authorities warn of humanitarian disaster after Gaza storms; senior Hamas commander killed

Al Dakhiliyah honours 2025 Entrepreneurship, Innovation Award Winners
Labour

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MOL clarifies on job status of Omani staff of telecom firm

Deadline nears for status correction of non-Omani workers

New batch of recruits joins ROP

MOSD approves association of recruit offices for expats

Who is eligible for fully-paid reduced working hours in Oman

Community

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Oman receives over 55,000 visitors from Philippines

ASDS affiliates receive certificates of commendation

Oman marks 100 years since oil and gas discovery

Fitch upgrades Oman’s credit rating from BB+ to BBB-

HM receives message from Saudi Crown Prince

Environment

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Geminid meteor shower to light up Oman’s skies this weekend

Oman ranks second in Asia for air quality in 2025

Shrimp fishing season ends in Oman; Ban until August 2026

EA clarifies temporary closure of Rakhyut–Khorfout–Dhalqut road

EA clarifies drop in water levels at Khor Al Mughsayl Nature Reserve

Education

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Save & Sustain Green Ambassador Programme to launch next month

Girl dies in school bus in Al Suwaiq

Ministry of Education affirms public trust in government schools

SP Jain Global ranked among the Asia-Pacific’s Top 10 b-schools

Registration opens for Lindau Nobel meeting

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