MUSCAT: The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) will launch an interactive data management application codenamed ‘Artaj’ (great gates), which serves as a coordination portal for the State’s Administrative Apparatus or a central data repository project. The inaugural ceremony will be held in Muscat on Wednesday this week (June 24, 2026). The initiative is […]
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen had an emotional message before he and three colleagues set off for the Moon earlier this year on the Artemis II mission: “We go for all humanity”. The successful ten-day lunar flyby mission was an impressive scientific feat. But its importance may not have been for all humanity: it was primarily […]
SUR: Dr Abdullah bin Nasser al Harrasi, Minister of Information, honoured on Sunday in the Governorate of Al Sharqiyah South a number of students from the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Sur who participated in the media gathering titled “Al Sharqiyah South: A Sustainable Impact.” He also honoured the employees of the […]
MUSCAT: The Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), represented by Oman National Hydrographic Office, is marking the World Hydrography Day, which falls on June 21 every year. The celebration aims to highlight the importance of the science of hydrography in ensuring maritime navigational safety and preserving the marine environment to achieve the sustainable development of oceans, […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 21 The Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) has highlighted major tourism and energy developments with a combined value of approximately $1.39 billion, reflecting the scale of projects planned and under development in the fast-growing economic hub. Among the projects showcased is a tourism development valued at $480 million under a cooperation memorandum […]
MUSCAT: The Board of Directors of Oman Authority for Quality Assurance of Education (OAQAE), in its first meeting held on Sunday in its new formation, reviewed the competencies, roles, activities and strategic projects of the Authority. This reflects its efforts in enhancing the education quality assurance system and elevating performance levels in educational institutions across […]
MUSCAT: Oman’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 3.8 per cent in May 2026, driven by higher transport, food and personal service costs, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The consumer price index rose 3.8 per cent compared with May 2025, while average inflation for the first five months […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 21 The Wilayat of Barka is witnessing growing momentum along its coastline, with the Al Muraisi waterfront project nearing completion, while Barka Marina stands as an integrated investment addition strengthening the wilayat’s position as a rising tourism destination on the Al Batinah coast. Barka Marina is designed as a comprehensive destination, featuring 450 […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 21 Oman’s natural gas sector is undergoing a period of transformation as policymakers and industry stakeholders seek to balance rising domestic demand, industrial growth and energy transition objectives, according to Abdulrahman al Yahyaei, CEO of Integrated Gas Company (IGC), the Sultanate of Oman’s sole aggregator and shipper of natural gas. Commenting on the […]
Electric vehicles are steadily gaining traction in the Sultanate of Oman, marking a significant shift in consumer behaviour and the country’s mobility landscape. What was once considered a niche or experimental choice is now rapidly evolving into a mainstream alternative, driven by economic, environmental and policy factors. Recent data shows strong growth in EV adoption, […]
