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Muscat: The Services Sector of the National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) held its first meeting, during which a number of decisions were adopted aimed at enhancing coordination,...

On the second day of the fourth periodic meeting of governors, hosted by the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, the governors reviewed a number of development and strategic projects under implementation in...

Oman Air has announced the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Singapore, commencing July 2, 2026.The new service marks the airline’s latest link to Southeast Asia, increasing accessibility...

Muscat:  Omani–Indian relations are witnessing significant and growing development across various fields, particularly in economic integration, which serves as a fundamental pillar aligned with the...

Heavy thunderstorms and rainfall of varying intensities, ranging from 20 to 60 mm, are expected in the Mussandam Governorate in the coming hours due to the low-pressure system, which can lead to...

Muscat: The Ministry of Education has announced the suspension of in-person classes and the shift to distance learning in all government, private and international schools in Musandam Governorate on...

The top three Arab nationalities residing in the Sultanate of Oman, up to the end of November 2025, are the Egyptians (96,735), of which 63 percent are males, the Sudanese (63,049), of which 50...

Muscat: The activities of the fourth edition of the National Campaign for Awareness of Weather Hazards and Tsunami Waves concluded today in the Wilayat of Quriyat in Muscat Governorate. The three-day...

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved the operation of regular scheduled flights by Oman Air to new destinations.These include a direct flight from Muscat to Baghdad (Starting December 16,...

In implementation of the Royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Oman Charitable Organization (OCO), in collaboration with the Sultanate of Oman’s embassy in Cairo and the...

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police have arrested two European tourists in Muscat Governorate in connection with an organised jewellery theft valued at approximately one million Omani rials.According to...

The Himam Trail Run Race 2025 concluded its main competitive events on Friday, 12 December, following two days of racing across the diverse landscapes of the Al Hajar Mountains. With more than 4,500...

  Gold and Silver remain bullish for the fourth consecutive session, gaining 0.14% and 0.19% so far on Friday, supported by the Fed’s recent rate cut, according to a report from Century...

Muscat: Due to the continuous flow of clouds, Musandam Governorate is experiencing intermittent rains, sometimes accompanied by thunderstorms.Heavy rains were reported in the Khasab wilayat in...

Muscat: The Ministry of Labour clarified on social media reports regarding the termination of services of 125 employees by the Omani Qatari Telecommunications Company (Ooredoo). The Ministry said...

The Majlis A' Shura has concluded deliberations and approved the agreement on the draft Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, received a message of congratulations from His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs,...

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has announced an exemption to beneficiaries of land transport services in settling fines resulting from...

Muscat: Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun affirmed that his visit to the Sultanate of Oman and his meeting with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will propel bilateral relations between the...

Muscat: Police in Musandam Governorate have arrested two Asian individuals in the Wilayat of Daba on charges of possessing and attempting to smuggle hashish for the purpose of trafficking. The arrests...