Despite the best efforts of civilians and government agencies, a whale shark that was beached by a village near Sohar could not be saved, Times of Oman reports. The whale was discovered by Sohar citizen Abdullah Al Neyadi, who said he was taking a walk by the beach near the village of Majaz Al Kubra […]
The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), along with Mubadrah and Solar Wadi signed on October 12 an agreement covering the establishment of a 100MW solar PV farm in Suhar Industrial City to be operational in 2022, Oman Observer states. The project is part of the overall strategy of Madayn in providing a significant portion […]
Experts stress importance of making Sultanate’s road and civil infrastructure “resilient” to climate-change impacts, Oman Observer states. As the Omani government sets about taking stock of the significant damage inflicted by Cyclone Shaheen across vast swathes of North and South Al Batinah governorates, there are calls by experts for current and future infrastructure projects to […]
US-based global technology firm KBR has announced that it has been selected by India’s ACME Group to provide its breakthrough technology for a green ammonia project to be built in Oman at an estimated cost or $3.5 billion, Oman Observer states. Under the terms of the contract, Houston-based KBR will provide technology license, engineering, proprietary […]
Nature is a delicate balance. One that is easily disturbed, and challenging to repair. Wherever there are people, there are challenges to the balance of the natural environment, this is especially true in the current age. As globalization and development continually progress, so too do the threats which face the natural environment. The question of […]
To ensure the continuity of recovery efforts, new divisions of the police Special Task Force in Sohar have joined the work in Suwaiq and Al Khabourah, said the Royal Oman Police, according to Times of Oman. Muscat: Royal Oman Police personnel from Sohar and Liwa have joined their comrades in areas such as Suwaiq and […]
Oman has begun to clean up the damage left by Cyclone Shaheen, an operation that could cost the government millions of rials, The National News reports. Recovery crews and utility workers have started work after the severe storm killed at least 11 people, destroyed homes, damaged infrastructure, and forced more than 5,000 people into temporary […]
Cyclone Shaheen slammed into Oman on October 3 with ferocious winds and heavy rain, flooding streets, prompting evacuations from coastal areas and suspending some flights to and from the capital Muscat. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have said precautionary measures are being taken and Saudi Arabia has called for caution in several regions after […]
Strategic linkages: the two countries commit to collaborating on standards, scientific research and academic interaction in support of anchor HYPORT Duqm project. Oman and Belgium signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 26 to collaborate on a wide range of green energy-related issues, Oman Observer reports. The MoU signing, which was held under the […]
Spring season has arrived in Dhofar after the end of Khareef. Across the governorate, one can experience pleasant weather, sunshine, low humidity, calm seas, clear and spectacular landscapes of mountains, plains, and desert, and watch colorful flower beds. Also known as Al Sarb season locally, spring starts from the end of September and lasts for […]
