Oman

Tuesday 30/July/2019 16:40 PM

Free virtual library app launched for children admitted to hospitals

Muscat: A free virtual library reading application called ‘Royal Hospital Kids’ has been launched to aid children admitted to hospitals to bear and...

Tuesday 30/July/2019 16:31 PM

If moon sighted on Thursday, Eid holiday will be set for Oman

Muscat: The Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs has said that the moon sighting for the month of Dhul Hijah will be possible if the skies are clear...

Tuesday 30/July/2019 12:43 PM

Temperature in parts of Oman to reach 42 degrees Celsius

Muscat: The highest temperature expected to reach today is 42 degrees Celsius in some parts of the Sultanate. Al Buraimi, Wilayat Ibri, Fahud and Samail...

Tuesday 30/July/2019 10:50 AM

Rain, thundershowers over parts of Oman

Muscat: Rain, associated with thundershowers is expected in the afternoon at Al Hajar mountain and its neighbouring wilayats. The Public Authority of Civil...

Monday 29/July/2019 21:49 PM

Apps sought for safety of children in Oman

Muscat: Tech developers and entrepreneurs in Oman are being asked to develop apps that will contribute to child safety in the country. The move comes as...

Monday 29/July/2019 21:18 PM

Unique dining experience at oceanfront Salalah restaurant

Salalah: Visitors who come to the Dhofar region to enjoy the Khareef festival, as well as those who live in Oman’s southern governorate, can enjoy its...

Monday 29/July/2019 14:02 PM

Topper of ISG for CBSE Class X exam declared

Muscat: Subodh Satish Dalvi was declared the topper of Indian School Al Ghubra in the CBSE Secondary School Examination 2019 after the re-evaluation of his...

Monday 29/July/2019 09:20 AM

Decrease in viral hepatitis cases in Oman

Muscat: The number of viral hepatitis cases recorded in 2018 decreased by 63.6 percent compared to 2017. A total of 593 cases were reported last year, the...

Monday 29/July/2019 09:03 AM

Video: Man arrested in Oman for reckless driving

Muscat: A man was arrested in Al Sharqiyah for driving irresponsibly, the Royal Oman Police said. The man had shot a video of himself driving as fast as...

Sunday 28/July/2019 18:00 PM

Several parts of Oman receive heavy rainfall

Muscat: Medium to heavy rain lashed many parts of the Sultanate on Sunday. Parts of Dhahira, Dhakliyah and South of Sharqiyah and North and Siuth Batinah...