Salalah Tourism Festival opens today- The Salalah Tourism Festival will kick off here today under the auspices of Sayyid Ali bin Hamoud al Busaidy, Minister of the Diwan of the Royal Court. The festival runs through till August 31.

Australia Oman relationship strengthens with formation of Business Council. The Australia Oman Business Council (AOBC) has recently been established as an Incorporated Association. At its first meeting in May, it adopted the mission statement: "Promoting bilateral business, trade, interests and investment between Australia and the Sultanate of Oman".

GCC marches towards prosperity, integration- The states and peoples of the six member countries of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) celebrate the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Council, which is one of the major achievements made by the six countries in terms of co-operation and integration among them at all levels to turn the aims outlined by the GCC leaders towards achieving progress, stability, security and welfare for all countries and peoples, as well as the Arab region and the world.

Scenic places and waterpools of Wadi Bani Khalid -SHARQIYAH region is located on the east of the Arabian Sea and intertwines with Al Hajr Al Sharqi mountains that extends to the north and links to Al Dakhiliyah region from the west.

Oman wins 1st world prize in environmental tourism- The Sultanate won first global position in environmental tourism, according to German e-paper Berlina Taej Zauton. This was announced at the conclusion of ITB Berlin expo.

Oman Air forges code-share pact with Malaysia Airlines- Oman Air and Malaysia Airlines entered a code-share partnership yesterday, opening up more international destinations to their customers, effective immediately.

Cyclone Phet eases, moves away from Masirah -Wind at centre weakened from 140 km/hr to 110 km/hr and Heavy rain forecasted.

Sohar students visit Aussie university- The Sohar University students came back after attending the World Press Freedom Day at the University of Queensland. Each year, the United Nations recognises and highlights the role of the free press and journalism in the defence of democracy and freedom of expression through the holding of an officially designated World Press Freedom Day.

International student enrolments on the rise - The three-day International Higher Education Exhibition (Ghedex) opened here yesterday under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Harib bin Thuwaini al Said, Secretary-General Assistant for Conferences. Following interactions with participating organisations, it became clear that surely the international student enrolment in Omani and other Asian educational centres is increasing.

Muscat’s Jewel: Kochi ahoy! - The Queen of Arabian Sea is all set to receive the Jewel of Muscat. The wind-powered Oman-built traditional ship sailing from Muscat to Singapore along the ancient maritime route is expected to arrive in Kochi this morning.