Environment

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...

Thursday 18/October/2018 20:05 PM

Video: Wadis flood as parts of Oman see heavy rainfall

Video footage shared on social media showed vehicles in Oman's Rustaq area trapped by a wadi, as well as a local market being flooded by the...

Tuesday 16/October/2018 22:27 PM

Video: Showers fall over parts of northern Oman

Muscat: Rain was recorded on Tuesday evening in Al Batinah and Al Buraimi over the course of several hours. These showers were described by observers as...

Monday 15/October/2018 15:38 PM

Luban effect: Waterfalls form after heavy rains across Dhofar

Muscat: Dhofar Governorate witnessed a number of waterfalls being formed in different locations, after large amounts of rainfall from tropical storm...

Monday 15/October/2018 13:14 PM

Video: Arabian big cat spotted seeking shelter during storm in Oman

Muscat: A video clip showing what appears to be an Arabian Leopard seeking shelter from tropical storm Luban has been posted online. The big cat was...

Thursday 11/October/2018 14:32 PM

Arabian gazelle released into the wild after treatment in Oman

Muscat: An Arabian gazelle has been released back into its natural habitat, after it was brought in by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs to...

Thursday 11/October/2018 11:56 AM

Cyclone Luban: Rain and strong winds to lash Oman’s coast

Muscat: Al Wusta and Dhofar Governorates are expected to be affected by heavy rains and high winds, with sea waves reaching maximum heights of 6 to 8...

Tuesday 09/October/2018 11:44 AM

Storm update: Luban to develop into cyclone within 24 hours

Muscat: Tropical Storm Luban is likely to deepen into a Category 1 Tropical Cyclone within the next 24 hours, the Public Authority of Civil Aviation said in...