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Oman participates in International Art Week in China
Beijing: Represented by the Ministry of Education, the Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the 2025 International Art Week held in the Chinese city of Dunhuang from 9 to 14 August under the theme "Ode to Peace". The event brings together artists,...

Oman: Gulf Green Mobility Forum in Salalah on August 31
Salalah – Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology will launch the Gulf Green Mobility Forum on August 31 in Salalah, bringing together experts from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to promote environmental...

'I will be back stronger' - Wontumi TV presenter reacts after being remanded
Embattled presenter of Wontumi TV, Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare, has vowed to return stronger as he continues to be held in police custody over comments linking President John Dramani Mahama to the recent military helicopter crash that claimed eight...

Rare joy for Indian football as FC Goa sink Al Seeb of Oman to enter AFC Champions League 2 group stage
Amid despair, Indian football fans had reason to cheer on Wednesday as FC Goa defeated Oman’s Al Seeb Club in the AFC Champions League 2 preliminary round. Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Goa gave Indian fans a moment to savour amid despair as...

With All 380 LALIGA Games Live And Exclusive, Bein SPORTS Confirms Itself Home Of Spanish Football Across MENA
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Region's leading sports broadcaster kicks off studio coverage of new Spanish football season on Saturday with coverage from Barcelona's trip to Mallorca, hosted by Tariq Al-Hammad Partnership between beIN and...

Oman to produce medical diagnostic machines locally
A strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Dr Mohammad Mahmoodi, CEO of Carbon Technologies, and Dr Frank Vitzthum, Board Member and CTO of R-Biopharm, Germany, in the presence of Dr Rahma bint Ibrahim al Mahrouqiyah, Minister of...
EDITOR’S LENS: Harnessing entertainment to combat insensitivity on social media
The recent helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has once again brought to the fore a deeply troubling trend: the reckless sharing of graphic images of accident victims on social...
Bahrain Delegation Wraps Up Participation in Arab Scout Leaders Forum in Oman
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com A parliamentary delegation from Bahrain, led by MP Mohammed Jassim Al Alawi, Vice-Chairman of the Services Committee, along with MP Jalal Kazem Hassan and Shura Council member Redha Ibrahim Munfaredi,...

Omane Boamah could have ended Galamsey menace – Ablakwa
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has paid tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, highlighting his unwavering determination to confront Ghana’s illegal mining menace head-on. Speaking on Channel One TV on...

Omane Boamah crafted major health policies in NDC manifesto – Ablakwa
Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that several of the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) flagship health sector pledges were the brainchild of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah. Speaking on Channel...

Indian chess players in action at Chennai Masters and St Louis Rapid and Blitz: Indian Sports LIVE, August 14
With Indian sport being as action-packed as it is, it's quite easy to miss out on important news and results. That's where we come in -- ESPN's daily Indian sports blog has all the updates from the world of Indian sports as well as the news,...

Omane Boamah’s death: NDC has lost a great strategist – Sodzi-Tettey
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Vaccine Institute (NVI), Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, has paid tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, describing him as a principled and selfless leader who dedicated his position to...

MoL reintegrates over 10,000 Omanis into workforce in 5 years
Muscat – Ministry of Labour (MoL) has successfully reintegrated more than 10,000 Omanis in over five years who were previously laid off, marking a key achievement in the government’s efforts to strengthen the national job market. Ammar Salim al...

Oman’s Children Culture Centre expands digital projects
Muscat – The Children Culture Centre, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, is expanding its digital initiatives aimed at developing children’s creativity and digital awareness while strengthening their connection to Omani cultural...

Faith Meets Fashion: Alhayafashion Redefines Modestwear For Muslim Americans With Style, Speed, And Purpose
(MENAFN- GetNews) NEW YORK, USA - August 13, 2025 - In an era where identity and expression matter more than ever, AlHayaFashion is quickly emerging as a leading voice in modest fashion - not just as a brand, but as a movement empowering Muslims...

Oman awards contract for Khor Grama marina tourism project
MUSCAT, AUG 11 The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MoTCIT) has awarded Meridian Engineering Consultancy the design and supervision contract for the Khor Grama development, a strategically located marine tourism...

Entertainment News | Malaysia PM Attends Special Screening of Veteran Indian Actor-director Akbar Khan's Film 'Taj Mahal'
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], August 11 (ANI): Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday evening attended a special screening of the Indian film 'Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story', which was helmed by veteran actor-director Akbar Khan in 2005....

AI can help boost film-making among Omani youth
Seventy-five young Omanis recently gained firsthand experience using Artificial Intelligence in film-making, sparking their creativity and desire to produce advanced films on par with international movies. An exclusive workshop on AI in...

Oman appoints Meridian Engineering Consultancy for Khor Grama marine tourism project
Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has awarded Meridian Engineering Consultancy the design and supervision contract for the Khor Grama development project, located 22 kilometres east of Sur in Ash Sharqiyah...

LoT expands retail footprint in Oman, opens sixth branch in Salalah
MUSCAT : LoT, the value shop has launched its sixth outlet in Salalah, paving the way for further expansion in Oman. The latest launch reaffirms the group’s core focus to continuously enhance the accessibility of retail offerings at affordable...