Environment

Sunday 05/February/2017 11:38 AM

Snow and ice flakes cover Oman mountains

Muscat: Khasab, Mussandam, Jebal Akdhar and Jebal Shams are icy and snow-covered for the third consecutive day, residents said. “Since Friday morning, it...

Saturday 04/February/2017 22:14 PM

Bad weather to continue in Oman on Sunday

Muscat: Strong, icy winds and sandstorms battered Oman this weekend, and there’ll be more of the same today, weathermen predict. “There will be strong...

Saturday 04/February/2017 11:36 AM

Strong winds disrupt Oman air traffic

Muscat: Strong winds have forced airlines in Oman to cancel and delay domestic flights. "Domestic flights are affected by strong winds with several...

Monday 30/January/2017 22:25 PM

Oman Weather: More rain expected

Muscat: Rain in some parts of Oman will bring down temperatures this week, according to the Oman Meteorology Department. “Latest weather analysis shows...

Monday 30/January/2017 12:11 PM

Oil spill drill to shut down beaches in Oman

Muscat: Shatti Al Qurum Beach, Mina Al Fahal Port and Mina Al Fahal Island will be closed due to the National Oil Spill Exercise being conducted by the PDO...