Oman-Iran: 50 years of strong relations
Muscat - The Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran have historical relations that have been strengthened by joint cooperation over the past 50 years, mutual interests, and good...
Iran President to visit Oman on Monday
Muscat: Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Monday. The visit will explore areas of cooperation between the two neighboring...
Budget surplus to boost spending on priority projects
Muscat - The financial indicators for the first quarter of this year confirmed the recovery of the national economy, after the state's general budget achieved a surplus of more than RO300...
Two workers rescued after a mudslide at worksite
Muscat: The search and rescue teams at the Civil Defense and Ambulance Department (CDAA) in the Governorate of Muscat have managed to rescue two people after amudslide at a worksite in the Al Khoud...
Pics: Car and bike show at Mall of Oman
Muscat: Oman Automobile Association (OAA) organized the Cars and Bikes Show at the Mall of Oman for two days (May 20-21) between 10 am and 12 am.The cars and bikes were displayed in the parking area,...
All steps taken to ensure wheat availablility: Ministry
Muttrah - The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (OCCI) confirmed the availability of sufficient stocks of wheat and took all necessary...
France, Germany report first monkeypox cases
France and Germany on Friday reported their first cases of monkeypox, joining a number of other European and North American nations in detecting the disease endemic in parts of Africa.Monkeypox was...
Amerat records highest temperature of 47.4ºC
Muscat: Oman Meteorology has warned of high temperatures in the mid-forties in areas like Amerat (47.4ºC) Bausher (46.6ºC), Rustaq (46.9ºC), and Sur (46.5ºC).It has urged people to take necessary...
Fire breaks out in caravan in Nizwa
Nizwa: Firefighting teams of the Civil Defence and Ambulance Department in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate managed to extinguish a fire that broke out in a caravan in Farq area, Wilayat of Nizwa. No...
Early start for grape crops in Suhar
Suhar: Grape crops have begun at the farm of Directorate General of Agriculture and Livestock Research in the Wilayat of Suhar.The Directorate General of Agriculture and Livestock Research studies...
Severe sandstorms not predicted for Oman: Met
Muscat: The Sultanate may not witness sandstorms and low visibility issues as reported in other countries of the region such as Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.Speaking to the Observer, an official at...
His Majesty issues Royal Decree
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued a Royal Decree No (29/2022) on the ratification of an agreement of cooperation between the government of the Sultanate of Oman and the...
CDAA douses fuel tanker fire in Bausher
Muscat: The firefighting teams of the Civil Defence and Ambulance Department in the Governorate of Muscat responded to a report of a fuel tanker fire in the Wilayat of Bausher on the Muscat...
Organ donation gives new lease of life to two children
Muscat: Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed al Saeedi, Minister of Health, met recently the family of a person, whose organs were donated. The family of the deceased had submitted the organ donation request...
SalamAir launches flights to Bursa in Turkey
Muscat - SalamAir, has announced non-stop flights from Muscat to Bursa starting from June 16 as the first direct flight between these two cities.Bursa becomes the third destination SalamAir...
Bids invited for management of Al Hazm Fort
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) has invited bids for the management of Al Hazm Fort in the Wilayat of Rustaq, which is one of the most extravagant forts.The interested parties are...
CAA takes part in ACAO session
Rabat: The Civil Aviation Authority is taking part in the 65th session of the Executive Council of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization being held in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, during May 17-18.Naif...
Shabab Oman II anchors at the Port of Catania in Italy
Catania: The Royal Navy of Oman’s vessel Shabab Oman II anchored at the Port of Catania in Italy. The ship received a lot of visitors who toured the ship’s facilities and were briefed about the...
Four arrested for drug smuggling attempt
Muscat: The Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigation in cooperation with Coast Guard Police arresteddrug smuggling gang in Muscat Governorate. The gang consists of three...
Asia Pacific countries urged to ease restrictions
Singapore - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged Asia-Pacific states to further ease border measures to accelerate the region’s recovery from COVID-19.“Asia-Pacific is...