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The price of Oman crude increased by $5.73 to $127.62 for November delivery at the close of Monday's trading. The average monthly price for October was $87.84 Brent climbed almost 3% as new...

Port of Duqm has successfully handled 4,600+ vehicles from a Ro-Ro vessel operated by COSCO, demonstrating the terminal’s growing capability to manage high-volume vehicle movements and support the...

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued four Royal Decrees. Royal Decree No (79/2026) Amending some provisions of the Basic Law of the State. Article 1: The phrase ‘Public Prosecution’...

Muscat: As the meeting scheduled to be held in Salalah on Monday to discuss regional issues was postponed to a later date, as per an official statement, the Foreign Minister said that Oman is...

The second edition of Oman Climate Week 2026 was launched under the patronage of Sheikh al-Fadhl bin Mohammed Al-Harthi, Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers. The Week also sees the launch of...

Dubai: Wego, the travel app and the online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), published its annual Middle East Traveller Destination Leaderboards, revealing how travel...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology said that it is working in coordination with the Ministry of Education, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) and other relevant...

Sohar International has official opened it’s Asia Pacific Office in Hong Kong, aiming at building relationships with investors, financial institutions, businesses and strategic partners across...

Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states will meet in Salalah on Monday to negotiate a temporary agreement on commercial shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian Foreign...

Muscat: The Royal Hospital opened nominations for the selection of a community representative to join its Board of Directors, as part of efforts to strengthen community participation in healthcare...

Muscat: The Food Safety and Quality Centre (FSQC) warned consumers against buying or eating certain species of pufferfish, which can contain potent toxins that pose a serious risk to human health. In...

Muscat: Oman Air has announced the recruitment of its first-ever Chief Guest Experience Officer (CGXO), reinforcing the airline's commitment to delivering a more seamless, personalized and...

The 1980s AI photo trend has gone viral globally, with Google and ChatGPT search data revealing a massive fascination with retro-style, AI-generated images. Here we have some pictures (Mwasalat) that...

Muscat: The number of visitors to the Khareef Dhofar between June 21 and August 31, 2026, rose by 8.6 percent to reach 1,116,051, compared to 1,027,255 visitors during the same period in 2025....

The Consulate General of the Sultanate of Oman in Mumbai has urged Omani citizens arriving in the Republic of India and Omani students studying there to obtain a comprehensive and valid health...

Muscat: The tourism sector in the Sultanate of Oman recorded positive performance in 2025, driven by increased investment and the implementation of numerous projects by both the public and private...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Sultanate of Oman condemned and denounced the targeting of a pipeline in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and underscored its firm position rejecting such attacks and the...

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has added Muscat to its seasonal network, with flights set to begin on 27 October. The route will operate three times weekly from Riyadh, with...

Muscat: Jasem Albudaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has said that the Unified Gulf GCC Tourist Visa will be launched soon.  “This will represent an important step...

Muscat: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued on Thursday a Financial Circular No. (1) for the fiscal year 2026, setting out regulations for awarding specialised projects and government contracts to...