Muscat – A recent research breakthrough could help in the early detection of breast cancer, making it easier to identify even the smallest and deepest tumours. Led by Dr Mohammed Abdullah Salim al Husaini, Assistant Professor at Arab Open University in Oman, the research used a cooling gel to improve thermal imaging techniques, offering hope for more accurate and non-invasive detection methods. The research focused on understanding how temperature variations in breast tissue, influenced by factors such as tumour size, depth and blood flow, can aid in detecting breast cancer. By developing a numerical simulation model using COMSOL software, Husaini and his team were able to explore how these factors affect heat distribution in breasts of different sizes. One of the research’s key findings is that smaller or deeper tumours are often difficult to detect due to minimal temperature differences. For example, tumours located deeper within the breast tissue or...

Amman, Jordan – The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), participated in the fourth meeting of the General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO), held in Amman, Jordan. The Omani delegation was led by H E Eng Said bin Hamoud al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology. During the meeting, Oman was re-elected to the Executive Committee of the DCO, reaffirming its commitment to advancing digital transformation and fostering international cooperation in the technology sector. The re-election reflects the Sultanate’s active role in developing policies, enhancing digital economy initiatives, and strengthening cross-border partnerships within the organisation. The DCO aims to promote digital inclusion and economic growth through cooperation among its member states, focusing on innovation, digital entrepreneurship, and bridging the global digital divide. Oman’s participation in the General Assembly aligns with its Vision 2040 objectives, which prioritise technological advancement,...

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Muscat – The Social Protection Fund has completed the disbursement of the family income support benefit to more than 53,000 beneficiaries whose applications met the required conditions and regulations for eligibility. In a statement, the Fund announced that as of February 2025, a total of 53,072 cases had been approved for the benefit, with financial aid exceeding RO8million. The number of new cases eligible for support reached 30,810, while 22,262 cases continued receiving the social security pension. The Fund further revealed that the total number of applications submitted during the eligibility period—from 20 October 2024 to February 2025—amounted to 31,375. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen social welfare and provide financial assistance to those in need across the Sultanate. Source link

Launched on October 10, 2009, Muscat Daily is now the largest selling broadsheet newspaper in the Sultanate of Oman with 33,500 daily copies and 28,000 subscribers.. Muscat Daily provides unrivalled national news coverage from Oman, the region and internationally. Source link

Muscat – H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received in his office Battsetseg Batmunkh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, on Wednesday within the context of her current official visit to Oman. During the meeting, the two sides discussed means of promoting relations between the two countries and exploring new horizons for cooperation in diplomatic, commercial and cultural areas. They also exchanged views on a set of regional and international issues of common concern. H E Sayyid Badr stressed Oman’s keenness to enhance cooperation with Mongolia in the fields of investment, trade exchange, tourism, technology and academic cooperation. On her turn, the Mongolian minister underlined her country’s eagerness to boost cooperation with Oman. She lauded Oman’s vision in backing international peace and stability. The meeting was attended by H E Bulgan Enkhtuvshin, Ambassador of Mongolia to Oman, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed al Hosni, Head of Asian...

Muscat – Oman will celebrate International Tourist Guide Day on February 21 in recognition of the vital role of guides in enriching visitors’ experiences and promoting the country’s heritage and attractions. Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) marks this occasion annually acknowledging the contributions of tourist guides in shaping Oman’s tourism industry. Anwar bin Mohammed al Mahrooqi, Head of Tour Guides Section at MHT, said guides act as “ambassadors of Oman, offering visitors an understanding of the country’s diverse cultures, rich history, natural landscapes and unique heritage”. He emphasised their role in enhancing the tourism sector and ensuring that visitors receive accurate and engaging insights. By the end of 2024, Oman had issued approximately 1,175 tourist guide licences, with English being the most commonly licensed language. Licences have also been granted for French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and other languages, reflecting the growing diversity of tourists visiting the country. Mahrooqi...

Muscat – The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has raised concerns following the publication of an illegal practice involving the use of metal detectors to search for and excavate archaeological artifacts, in clear violation of the Omani Cultural Heritage Law. The Ministry has urged the public to refrain from such activities and emphasised that legal measures will be enforced in accordance with the Omani Cultural Heritage Law, as set out in Royal Decree (35/2019). In a statement, the Ministry confirmed that necessary actions are being taken to address these violations and called on citizens to cooperate in safeguarding the Sultanate’s rich cultural heritage. Source link

Muscat – The sultanate is set to host the 3rd GCC Beach Games from April 5 to April 11. Organised by Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, ‘Muscat 2025’ will bring together athletes from the six GCC nations – Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain – to compete in eight beach sports. Matches will be held at various venues across Muscat. Beach football and beach handball will take place on sand courts in Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, while beach volleyball, open-water swimming and beach athletics will be hosted along Muscat’s coastline. Sailing will be held offshore, tent pegging at Al Rahba Farm and paragliding at Al Hail Beach. Taha bin Sulaiman al Kishry, Secretary-General of OOC, emphasised Oman’s strategic location and extensive coastline as key factors in its ability to host major beach sports events. He highlighted the tournament’s role in strengthening regional...

Muscat – Malak bint Khalid al Ismaili, a final-year student at College of Medicine and Health Sciences of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), has been awarded the Clinical Excellence Award in Research at the 21st Regional Meeting of Eastern Mediterranean Medical Students’ Associations (EMR21). She was feted for her research on ‘Abdominal Pseudocyst Post Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt.’ The EMR21 conference, organised by International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations, concluded on February 10 in Muscat, bringing together over 450 students from 18 countries. Malak’s research examined over 200 cases, presenting a systematic review spanning over 50 years (1969–2022) of abdominal pseudocyst cases – a rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunts used to treat hydrocephalus, which is a buildup of fluid in cavities called ventricles deep within the brain.  Her research analysed data from 208 patients – the majority children (62.8%). It identified infection and inflammation as primary contributors to these complications. Her research findings...