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Oman-UK relations... deep, historic and firmly established over 2 centuries

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HM’s greetings conveyed

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HM's state visit opens new horizons for Oman-Britain partnership

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Muscat-London ties: Diplomacy and cooperation for regional security

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Ship with 2,500 containers sinks in Hormuz: Report

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HM confers Royal Orders on Omani figure

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Housing bachelors, families in same building is prohibited in Muscat

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HH The Honourable Lady Addresses A Message of Greetings on Omani Women’s Day

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The Royal visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik reflects the level of the firmly established historical relations between the two friendly countries.

Oman-UK relations... deep, historic and firmly established over 2 centuries

The political and diplomatic relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom are among the most deeply rooted bilateral relations in the region, their foundations extending over more than two centuries. This relationship is described as "deep, historic and firmly...

HM’s greetings conveyed

HM's state visit opens new horizons for Oman-Britain partnership

Muscat-London ties: Diplomacy and cooperation for regional security

The two-day seminar on developing Oman’s social protection system opened in Muscat on Monday, organised by the Social Protection Fund in collaboration with Sultan Qaboos University.

Experts examine sustainability of social protection system

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The move establishes a distinct trading classification for collective investment funds.

MSX transfers six funds to new market segment

MUSCAT, OCT 19 The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) has announced the transfer of six listed collective investment funds from its Parallel Market to a dedicated Collective Investment Funds Market, marking a further step towards strengthening the organisation,...

The Oman contract increased from Friday’s $105.76 a barrel.

Oman crude rises to $106.83 per barrel

The initiative comes as women expand their representation in Oman’s trade union structures.

Oman strengthens women’s role in trade union

Oman's power grid faces a cost-recovery test

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His Majesty's state visit to boost trade and strategic ties

When His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left Muscat on Monday for a four-day state visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of His Majesty King Charles III, it was more than diplomatic protocol. It was a reaffirmation of one of the oldest and most stable friendships in the modern world – a relationship that has endured for over two centuries and is now poised for its most ambitious chapter. Today, that historic trust is being converted into economic opportunity. And the timing could...

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Dr Najma Al Zidjaly Royal ties, shared history shape Oman-UK relations

Wedad Ahmed Al Maamai From historical legacy to future partnership...

Karim Easterbrook HM’s UK visit strengthens a historic partnership

Tariq Al Barwani Learn to speak AI

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Protesters block the entrance to the Louvre Museum in Paris. — AFP

France could declare state of emergency over unrest

PARIS: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Monday that a state of emergency could be imposed "if needed", while adding that curfews were a better solution to the crisis over violent...

WFP cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Tehran, Iran. — Reuters

Russian FM arrives in Iran as Moscow looks to mediate in war

Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Hormuz: Iran's Guards

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Members of Oman’s delegation at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan.

Al Hubaishi reaches shot put final in Nagoya

MUSCAT, OCT 19 Fawzi al Hubaishi gave Oman an encouraging start to the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday by qualifying for the men’s F54/55 shot put final, scheduled for October 22. The F54 athlete secured his place in Thursday’s medal contest as Oman’s delegation prepared for a busy programme involving seven athletes across track...

Oman B players in action during their victory over France.

Oman B earn their first championship win

Oman’s ice hockey teams claimed three titles at the 2026 Union Classic tournament in Abu Dhabi.

Omani teams claim Union Classic treble

Schoolgirls take part in the Sports Ambassadors programme workshops.

Oman’s Sports Ambassadors Empower Schoolgirls

Oman step up Asian Cup preparations after Belarus camp

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For Sayyidah Salsabeel bint Badr al Busaidi, compassion has always been part of who she is.

Sayyidah Salsabeel al Busaidi: A voice for Oman’s vulnerable animals

Animal welfare efforts in Oman have gained a new platform with the establishment of the Oman Animal Welfare Association (OAWA). Leading the initiative alongside a team of volunteers is its chairperson, Sayyidah Salsabeel...

Tom Cruise has promoted 'Digger' heavily all over the world. — AFP

Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ faces $245 million loss

Oman celebrates the shared language of cinema

ENERGY

Oman crude rises to $106.83 per barrel

Oman's power grid faces a cost-recovery test

PDO remote system cuts electrical field visits

Oman firms face 2029 deadline for climate disclosure compliance

MAGAZINE

Manuscripts and memory: following Oman’s ancient paper trail

There are moments in a researcher’s life that quietly reshape the way history is understood. They arrive without ceremony, revealing themselves only through experience. One such moment came when I entered the Bristol Archives expecting to consult only a handful of documents relating to the history of the Sultanate of Oman. Several minutes later,...

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Scientists warn of another unseen risk from fire: Ozone

In July, as smoke drifted down from Canadian wildfires, New York City officials initiated an emergency response to what was expected to be historically poor air quality. Outreach workers fanned across the city. Police...

He helped discover Ebola 50 years ago. He’s still worried

Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon

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Elephant caretaker prepares his tamed elephant, Chuti Manike, for a bath in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. — Reuters

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A view of a shop selling papel picado decorations and Day of the Dead-themed items at a market in Mexico City — AFP

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A vendor sells products bearing pictures of members of BTS outside Estadio San Marcos before a concert by the South Korean — Reuters

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The seated statues of Prince Rahotep and his wife Nofret, dating to Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty, are displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. -Reuters

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Dogs dressed as US country music singer Dolly Parton attend the “Howl-o-ween Pet Parade” in Salem, Massachusetts, USA — AFP

Women’s Day to spotlight energy, environment and minerals

MUSCAT: Oman will mark Omani Women's Day on Saturday, an annual occasion held on October 17 that recalls the journey of Omani women and their contributions to building the nation. This...

Oman El Niño may shift fish stocks

Oman MENTAL HEALTH NO BAR TO EMPLOYMENT

Oman TRAVEL INSURANCE KEY TO SAFER TRIPS

What are your plans for the upcoming long weekend?

Mibam village is a hidden oasis among towering mountains

Poem: Rainbow of hope

Poem: A Sunny Day In Oman

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Bayeux Tapestry will not be hung again

The 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry will no longer hang when it returns to France from an exhibition in Britain, with the masterpiece to be displayed on an inclined table instead. France's Culture Minister Catherine Pegard said the change would help preserve the 68-metre tapestry and improve the visitor experience. The tapestry went on display...

The Bayeux Tapestry dates from around 1077. — AFP

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