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Muscat: The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA) has urged citizens and residents to sight the crescent of Shawwal 1446 AH today, the 29th day of Ramadhan 1446 AH, corresponding to...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, has issued a special royal pardon to some prisoners convicted in various cases.According to the Royal Oman Police (ROP), the royal...

Muscat: The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Bangkok said that it is closely following the developments of the earthquake that struck Myanmar this afternoon, Friday, March 28, which caused tremors...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Thursday issued a Royal Decree No. 36/2025 approving the protocol amending the agreement between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Yemen for...

Muscat: The Fak Kurba initiative has successfully facilitated the release of 999 insolvent individuals across Oman as part of its 12th edition.The initiative, launched by the Omani Lawyers...

Muscat: Authorities have successfully located and rescued three missing individuals in the Qarn al Alam area, following a coordinated effort involving multiple security and civilian entities.The...

GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the general debate on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council,...

Yanqul: Field and construction work on Wadi Baiha Dam in the Wilayat of Yanqul in Al Dhahirah Governorate, are now complete, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources announced on...

Muscat: All citizens and residents of Oman travelling abroad during the holidays should check carefully on the safety and security of the country or countries they plan to visit.Check documentsBefore...

Muscat: The Directorate General of Criminal Investigations has warned of a fraudulent method that has recently increased, in which perpetrators use a fake website similar to the official website of...

Dubai - India’s tourism industry is experiencing notable growth, fuelled by rising disposable incomes, a widening middle class, and improved global connectivity. Reflecting the country’s growing...

Muscat: On Tuesday, Oman recorded a big win 1-0 and extended its unbeaten streak against the Kuwaiti national team at the Jaber al Ahmad International Stadium, as part of the Group Two competitions in...

Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority is intensifying its market monitoring and inspection campaigns on shops and shopping centers in line with the increasing demandduring preparation for Eid...

Muscat: The Ministry of Labor, represented by the Occupational Safety and Health Department, has announced the opening of applications for midday work permits. These permits are designated for...

The Financial Services Authority has issued administrative Decision No. 20/205 suspending some activities of Financial Corporation Company (SAOG) permanently and issued compulsory instructions to the...

The number of visitors to the Dimaniyat Islands Nature Reserve, including its nine main islands, was 96,625, compared to 71,263 in 2023.Engineer Salem bin Saeed al Maskari, Director of the Environment...

Muscat: As part of its efforts to expand investment opportunities in tourism projects, Muscat Municipality announced a tender for the management and operation of a café in the Qurm Beach Road...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a written message to President Isaias Afwerki of the friendly State of Eritrea, dealing with the bilateral relations between the two countries and...

Salalah: The Municipal Council of Dhofar Governorate held a meeting under the chairmanship of His Highness Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar, on Monday.The Municipal Council...

Muscat: The Al Dakhiliyah Governorate Police Command, in cooperation with the South Al Batinah Governorate Police Command, foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 20 kilograms of crystal meth and...