News
Musandam gears up for fifth Summer Sports Programme
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (341+ words) The programme aims to offer a comprehensive range of sports, cultural, social and youth activities targeting different age groups of both males and females in a safe and stimulating environment. As part of the Summer Sports Programme, participants will have…...
Spain beat Peru 3-1 in friendly as World Cup
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (359+ words) PUEBLA, "Mexico: Spain beat Peru 3-1 in their final World Cup warm-up "match on Monday, giving thousands "of fans in Puebla a glimpse of one of the tournament favourites days before the global showpiece begins. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring after…...
Oman para athletes step up Tunisia preparations
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (411+ words) Oman's national para athletics team has intensified preparations at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher ahead of the Tunisia International Meeting, scheduled from June 16 to 19, 2026, as part of its build-up to the Asian championships in Japan this October. The…...
Riyada initiative seeks to empower SMEs in Al Wusta
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (137+ words) Oman Observer AL DUQM: The SMEs Development Authority "Riyada" department in Al Wusta Governorate, in cooperation with the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD), implemented an initiative titled "Riyada Deal". The initiative aims to empower entrepreneurs and startup owners to…...
Counselling key to stable family life
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (348+ words) The number of divorces in Oman increased to 4, 208 cases in 2025, which represents a 2. 1-per cent rise from the 4, 122 cases recorded in 2024. The figures show that Muscat Governorate recorded the highest share of divorce cases, accounting for 28. 9 per cent of the…...
Culture
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (23+ words) Oman Observer A man throws tomatoes from a basket during the 16th Tomato Fight Festival known as "Tomatina" in Sutamarchan, Colombia. " AFP...
Universal to open first UK theme park
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (300+ words) Comcast NBCUniversal will invest more than "5 billion in building its first European theme park in Bedfordshire, north of London, supported by "1. 3 billion of government money to upgrade road and rail links and other infrastructure. The resort, which was first announced…...
Freelancers to gain access to finance, tenders
2+ min ago (1031+ words) MUSCAT, JUNE 9 Oman is moving to strengthen freelance work as part of its wider push to diversify the economy, expand private-sector participation and create more flexible employment opportunities for national talent. The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) announced…...
Workshop aims to enhance export readiness of Omani firms
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (299+ words) Oman Observer Workshop aims to enhance export readiness of Omani firms The training workshop entitled "Enhancing the Export Performance of Omani Institutions" was launched today, organised by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Mo CIIP), represented by "Oman…...
Art in Clothes: The Bahaa Oman Visual Arts Show
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (445+ words) Omani women's traditional attire takes centre stage in the "Bahaa Oman Visual Arts Show, an exhibition celebrating one of the most distinctive expressions of the Sultanate of Oman's cultural identity. Held at the Omani Society for Fine Arts, the exhibition…...