Oman slams Israeli attack on aid flotilla

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman condemned and denounced the Israeli attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla loaded with urgent humanitarian aid heading for the Gaza Strip, viewing it as yet another violation of all international and humanitarian laws....

'Oman in the Writings of European Travelers'

Idris al Balushi Muscat: Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science recently held a dialogue session titled 'Oman in the Writings of European Travelers' presented by Dr Ibrahim Yahia al Busaidi, Assistant Professor in the Department of...

Bodhi Life Skills to represent Oman in martial arts tournaments

Muscat: The Bodhi Life Skills karate team, representing Oman, is slated to compete in the Dubai World Karate Tournament, scheduled for October 4, and will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team will showcase their expertise in both...

Oman Medical Specialty Board approves new fellowship in developmental and behavioural paediatrics

Muscat – During the meeting, the Board discussed and approved a new program, the ‘Fellowship in Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics’. This initiative will help enhance local training opportunities for national medical cadres in fellowship...

'Israel' abducts, detains 443 Gaza flotilla activists, sparks rebuke

World leaders rush to condemn "Israel's" seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla reported that Israeli occupation forces intercepted the "peaceful convoy's ships" in international waters...

Oman’s Education Ministry responds to private school enrolment article, reaffirms public education as first choice

Muscat – In its statement, the Ministry pointed out that public education in the Sultanate of Oman continues to earn the trust of the community, supported by official data and quality assurance mechanisms in both public and private education...

Ministry of Education affirms public trust in government schools

The Ministry of Education has issued a formal response to a recently published article titled “Teachers’ Children in Private Schools” by Dr. Rajib Al-Yoosibi, which questioned the reasons behind many teachers enrolling their children in private...

New finance training scheme to prepare Omanis for job market

Muscat – Ministry of Finance has launched a training initiative, called ‘Jisr’, at the College of Banking and Financial Studies to prepare Omani talent for careers in the financial sector in collaboration with Ministry of Labour. The 24-week...

Alef Education Triumphs at MEIRA Annual Conference 2025, Winning Best Digital Annual Report 2024 and Best Annual Report, Post IPO

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology and the first EdTech company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), has been recognized with two prestigious awards – the Best Digital 2024 Annual Report – Mid-Cap...

Oman awards RO 280 million in tenders with 42 new schools, major roads, and flood protection projects greenlit

MUSCAT : The decisions span infrastructure, education, healthcare, tourism, and technology, reflecting Oman’s ongoing drive to accelerate growth across sectors. Among the largest allocations was the design and construction of 42 integrated school...

Oman’s Education Directorate bans collection of money from parents for study materials

MUSCAT —: The General Directorate of Education in Muscat has issued a circular prohibiting teachers and schools from collecting money from parents for the sale of notes, study summaries, or other academic materials. The directive stresses that...

Oman Sail and bp Oman add Hansa 303 fleet to groundbreaking SailFree programme

Muscat - Oman Sail has added a fleet of 12 Hansa 303 boats to the SailFree Programme, run in collaboration with bp Oman.The announcement was made at Oman Sail HQ under the Under the patronage of Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of Oman's...

Five Z’bar students to compete in NASA Oman challenge

ZANZIBAR: The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training in Zanzibar, Khamis Abdalla Said, has affirmed that the government will continue to support efforts to prepare more young people in Zanzibar to become experts in...

Oman to host World Snooker Championship in Nov

Muscat – Oman will host the Men’s Singles and Men’s Team Snooker World Cup Championships from November 15 to 23 in Muscat with more than 120 cueists from 35 countries set to compete. Oman’s successful bid was announced at a press conference held...

Agreement inked to strengthen vocational education and industry collaboration in Oman

Muscat – The Ministry, represented by the Directorate General of Vocational Colleges (Sohar Vocational College), signed to agreement to develop the capabilities of national cadres, enhance their employability, and support sustainable development...

‘Jisr’ Bridging Programme launched to develop Omani cadres in financial sector

Muscat – The programme aims to qualify national competencies capable of leading institutional development for sustainable growth in the financial sector. The programme is designed to align higher education outcomes with labour market needs,...

AI in classrooms raises hopes and concerns in Oman

Muscat – Technology is reshaping the way children and adolescents learn, creating an educational experience unlike that of previous generations. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are now part of classrooms, offering personalised support and...

Foreign Ministries of Bulgaria and Oman Hold Political Consultations in Muscat

The first round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Bulgaria and Oman took place in Muscat on September 30, the ministry said on Wednesday. The Bulgarian delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Maria Angelieva, while...

Zanzibar to train aerospace experts, five head to NASA contest in Oman

Unguja. The Zanzibar government has reaffirmed its commitment to grooming the next generation of aerospace experts, with five local students set to represent the islands in an international competition organised by NASA in Oman. Permanent...

Oman to host 2025 World Cup Snooker Championship

AHMED AL KAABI MUSCAT: In a new achievement added to Oman’s sporting record, the capital Muscat is preparing to host the World Snooker Doubles Championship (Men’s and Teams) from November 15 to 23, 2025. The event will be held under the...