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Times of Oman
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
Participation opens for 3rd Al Batinah International Film Festival
Muscat: Oman Film Society, in cooperation with the North Al Batinah Governor's Office, has announced the opening of participation for the official competition of the 3rd Al Batinah International Film Festival, scheduled to take place during 27-30 October 2025. Participation will be accepted until 20 September through the festival's official online forms. Held biennially, the Al Batinah International Film Festival serves as a cultural and artistic platform aimed at promoting Oman and its governorates both locally and internationally, spreading cinematic culture within society, and stimulating artistic engagement among youth while enhancing the quality of Omani film production. This edition is organised under the supervision of Oman Film Society in partnership with several public and private sector institutions, as part of efforts to strengthen Oman's cinematic presence at regional and international levels. Oman Film Society invites all interested filmmakers, production companies, and cinema enthusiasts to submit their works across the festival's official competition categories.
Times of Oman
07-07-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
National Museum's summer programme to boost creativity and cultural identity
Muscat: The National Museum launched the 'Our Summer: Heritage and Identity' programme, organised by the museum's Learning Centre, with support from bp Oman, to enhance participating students' awareness of national identity and consolidate the values of Omani cultural heritage. The summer programme targets three age groups: children (6 to 11 years old), school students (12 to 16 years old), and college and university students. During the current month of July, a number of artistic and interactive sessions inspired by the National Museum's collections will be implemented to contribute to developing the participants' skills and stimulating their creative abilities. Amina bint Abdullah Al Abri, Head of the Learning Centre at the National Museum, explained that the 'Our Summer: Heritage and Identity' programme is one of the annual initiatives the Learning Centre is keen to implement, aiming to instill the values of national identity and strengthen young people's connection to their cultural heritage through a creative and experimental approach that embodies the intersection of art and heritage. She pointed out that the National Museum is participating in the "Our Summer: Leadership and Creativity" programme in North Al Batinah Governorate, in cooperation with the Governor's Office, from July 6 to 10, 2025, through a group of artistic sessions organised by the Learning Centre within the framework of the Community Awareness Programme and the Children's Literature Reading Series Programme, and includes various fields, such as colouring, traditional architecture, and the history of Omani maritime navigation. She stated that the programme aims to instill national identity in the new generation through artistic educational methods that combine enjoyment and knowledge, as part of the National Museum's efforts to enhance its presence outside its premises and convey its cultural message, contributing to consolidating the values of national identity and heritage. The summer programme in North Al Batinah is held in a number of governorate's wilayats, namely: Sohar, Liwa, Shinas, Saham, Al Khabourah, and Suwaiq, to include (240) beneficiaries, while the Learning Centre implements the activities of the first programme at the headquarters of the National Museum for the age group (6-11 years) during the period from July 6-10, while the second and third programmes are implemented in the Learning Centre corner in Al Mouj Muscat, for the category of school students (12-16 years) and college and university students, respectively from (July 13-17) and from (July 20-24), to include (260) beneficiaries. It is worth noting that the Learning Centre at the National Museum is the first of its kind in the Sultanate of Oman. It is equipped according to the highest international standards and offers various educational programmes aimed at raising public awareness about Omani heritage, including: the School Visits Programme, the Colleges and Universities Programme, the Family Programme, the Community Awareness Programme, the Continuing Education Programme, the People with Disabilities Programme, and the Children's Literature Reading Series Programme. These programmes generate increased interest among all visitor categories in Oman's rich history.
Zawya
07-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman's inflation rate rises by 0.81%
Muscat: Oman's inflation rate rose by 0.81 percent during the first five months of this year, compared to the same period in 2024, according to consumer price index (CPI) data released by Oman Ministry of Economy. The Ministry stated in a report on Sunday that the general import price index increased by 1.3 percent, while the general producer price index rose by 4.1 percent by the end of the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same quarter last year. Geographically, the inflation rate saw a slight decrease of 0.04 percent in Al Batinah South Governorate by the end of Q1 2025. The highest inflation rates were recorded in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate at 1.58 percent, followed by Musandam at 1.51 percent, South Al Sharqiyah at 1.24 percent, Al Dhahirah at 1.09 percent, and Al Wusta at 1.06 percent. The lowest inflation increases were observed in North Al Sharqiyah at 0.21 percent and North Al Batinah at 0.42 percent, with inflation remaining below 1 percent in the rest of the governorates. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Khaleej Times
07-07-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Video: Toxic gas leak at laboratory in Oman safely contained; no injuries reported
Authorities in the Sultanate of Oman reported on Sunday a leak of a toxic and harmful gas at a company's laboratory in the city of Sohar, assuring the public that the incident did not result in any injuries. Teams specialised in dealing with hazardous materials swiftly responded to the incident and was able to contain the substance safely, the Gulf country's Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority said on X. Sohar is the capital and largest city of Oman's northern Al Batinah North Governorate. The leaked substance was identified as sulfur dioxide gas (SO₂), which is known to be hazardous, posing risks to both human health and the environment—particularly when individuals are exposed to it in high concentrations or for prolonged durations. In a video shared by the authority, two men in red protective gear are seen entering the facility to handle the gas leak. Afterwards, they are sprayed with disinfectant to ensure their safety. Watch the footage here: ذعاÙ�Ù� Ù�رÙ�Ù� اÙ�Ù�Ù�اد اÙ�خطرة بإدارة اÙ�دÙ�اع اÙ�Ù�دÙ�Ù� Ù�اÙ�إسعاÙ� بÙ�ØاÙ�ظة #Ø´Ù�اÙ�_اÙ�باطÙ�Ø© Ù�ع Øادث ذسرب ذاز ثاÙ�Ù� Ø£Ù�سÙ�د اÙ�Ù�برÙ�Ø° Ù�Ù� Ù�خذبر Ø¥ØدÙ� اÙ�شرÙ�اذ بÙ�Ù�اÙ�Ø© #صØار Ø� ØÙ�Ø« Ø°Ù�Ù�Ù� اÙ�Ù�رÙ�Ù� Ù�Ù� اØØ°Ù�اء اÙ�Ù�ادة بشÙ�Ù� Ø¢Ù�Ù�Ø� دÙ�Ù� ذسجÙ�Ù� إصاباذ. — اÙ�دÙ�اع اÙ�Ù�دÙ�Ù� Ù�اÙ�إسعاÙ� - عÙ�Ù�اÙ� (@CDAA_OMAN) July 6, 2025 In April, a gas explosion took place in a commercial building in the Omani city of Qurayyat. The blast also had an impact in a neighbouring building. The incident resulted in a number of injuries, ranging from moderate to minor.
Times of Oman
06-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Shinas Port handles over 360,000 tonnes of exports, imports in first half of 2025
Shinas: Statistical data released by Shinas Port in North Al Batinah Governorate indicated a rise in the growth of exports and imports during the first half of this year, reflecting the port's expanding role in supporting the national economy and enhancing regional and international trade. Khatir Ali Al-Ma'amari, Executive Director of Shinas Port, stated that the total volume of goods handled reached 360,556 tonnes, including 353,735 tonnes of imports and 6,821 tonnes of exports. He explained that the port received diverse imports, including 14,121 tonnes of construction materials, 604 tonnes of food supplies, and 1,236 tonnes of general cargo. Additionally, the port handled 2,350 heads of livestock and camels. The port's Executive Director noted that exports amounted to 6,821 tonnes, comprising 40 tonnes of construction materials, 4,040 tonnes of general cargo, and 41,655 heads of livestock and camels. He emphasised that the port continues to support various economic sectors and facilitate trade movement at regional and international levels. Al-Ma'amari added that the port recently signed several agreements with Omani institutions as part of Shinas Port's efforts to strengthen the role of national enterprises and enable Omani companies to provide services in maritime transport and logistics. These agreements also aim to deliver essential logistical services to ships, serving as a key driver for economic growth and maritime supply chains.
