Environment

Sunday 11/November/2018 12:27 PM

Coral reef clean up campaign underway in Oman

Muscat: A campaign to clean the coral reefs at beaches in Oman was organised over the weekend, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs has...

Wednesday 07/November/2018 13:41 PM

Garlic cultivation season begins in Al Hamra

It’s the season of garlic cultivation in Oman and in Al Hamra and other nearby coastal plains and mountains like Jabal Shams and Wadi Ghawl, garlic is...

Sunday 04/November/2018 11:42 AM

Video: Here’s where it snowed in Oman

Muscat: Temperatures have started dipping in the Sultanate and a light dusting of snow was witnessed in Jebel Al Sarah that is part of the Hajar Mountain...

Wednesday 31/October/2018 10:49 AM

In pictures: Omani Tree Day celebrated across various schools of the Sultanate

Omani Tree Day celebrated across various governorates of the Sultanate as affirmation for its importance.

Monday 29/October/2018 09:48 AM

More rains, thundershowers expected in parts of Oman

Muscat: Rain and thundershowers associated with fresh wind and hail are expected over the northern governorates today (Monday), the Public Authority for...

Monday 29/October/2018 07:55 AM

Traffic lights breakdowns reported in parts of Muscat after heavy rains

Muscat: Royal Oman Police has said that breakdowns of traffic lights at five locations in Muscat Governorate have been reported. Video: PACDA heroes brave...

Sunday 28/October/2018 15:33 PM

Video: Here's where it rained the most in Oman over the weekend

Muscat: Al Suwaiq in Northern al Batinah saw the most rain over the past two days, with 59 mm of rainfall being recorded. A statement by the Ministry of...

Tuesday 23/October/2018 21:36 PM

Video: Killer whales spotted off Oman's coast

Muscat: A Muscat-based expat enjoyed a unique encounter with five Orca whales off the coast of Sifah. Paul Wilcox encountered the whales while fishing with...

Tuesday 23/October/2018 10:14 AM

16 kilograms of sea snails seized from fishermen in Oman

Muscat: A total of 16 kilograms of sea snails were seized by authorities for being caught outside the permitted fishing season. The monitoring team from...

Monday 22/October/2018 11:58 AM

Environment ministry begins coral reef clean-up drive in Oman

Muscat: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) has resumed its "Clean Seas" initiative by carrying out coral reef cleaning...