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Take the bus, travel smart without fuss
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (507+ words) Muscat " How can more people be encouraged to use public transport in Oman? What would make people choose public transport over driving their own car? Here is what Muscat Daily readers said: Muna Basheer Al Zadjali, Private sector employee Public…...
95% completion for Ibra, Al Mudhaibi health centres
6+ hour ago (254+ words) 95% completion for Ibra, Al Mudhaibi health centres The Ministry of Health has announced that construction of the Ibra Health Centre and Al Mudhaibi Health Centre in North Sharqiyah Governorate has reached approximately 95%, marking a significant step towards enhancing healthcare services…...
Integrated food safety system drives Oman's sustainability goals
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (226+ words) Muscat " Oman continues to prioritise a robust food security system through a comprehensive strategy that enhances food quality and safety while balancing production and consumption. The approach aligns with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 and supports both public health and…...
Students turn homes into smart farms with hydroponic system
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (221+ words) Musannah " A student-led company from the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Musannah has developed an innovative smart hydroponic system that transforms homes into compact, sustainable farms by integrating plant cultivation with fish farming in a single, self-operating unit....
Health sector growth accelerates as Oman boosts self-sufficiency
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (417+ words) Muscat " Oman is pressing ahead with reforms to enhance healthcare delivery and expand domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing, as the Ministry of Health (Mo H) seeks to improve public health and reduce reliance on imports. Presenting a review before Majlis A'Shura, H E…...
Iran FM visits Oman as part of regional tour
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (114+ words) Iran FM Abbas Araghchi visits Oman on regional tour to discuss ceasefire, diplomacy and West Asia stability. Iran FM visits Oman as part of regional tour Islamabad, Pakistan " Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi set off on a regional tour of…...
Oman, Kazakhstan agree to set up joint investment fund
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (336+ words) Astana, Kazakhstan " Oman and Kazakhstan have signed a preliminary agreement to establish a strategic partnership and create a joint investment fund, marking a step forward in bilateral economic cooperation. The agreement was signed last week at the Council of Ministers…...
App to boost access for people with hearing disabilities
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (325+ words) Muscat " Marking Arab Deaf Week, the sultanate's first video call centre and digital services platform " named Nafith " dedicated to persons with hearing disabilities was launched on Wednesday. The launch ceremony was held under the patronage of H E Dr Abdullah…...
Mountain Man" helps cut 3-hour journey to 30 minutes
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (416+ words) Sur " What was once a three-hour journey along a rugged mountainous track in Tiwi is steadily being reduced to a short drive, after a citizen took it upon himself to carve a road on the mountains to connect remote villages....
Mo SD launches initiative for girls with intellectual disabilities
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (294+ words) Muscat" The Ministry of Social Development (Mo SD) on Tuesday launched an initiative aimed at empowering girls with intellectual disabilities by equipping them with practical skills that enable them to generate income and participate more actively in society. The initiative…...