Oman facilitates return of citizens from Iran
Muscat: In light of ongoing developments in the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has continued, in coordination with relevant authorities in the Sultanate of Oman, to implement necessary...
HM the Sultan receives Emir of Qatar
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik was at the forefront of welcoming his brother, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the sisterly State of Qatar, upon his arrival at the...
Oman Air resumes flights to Khasab from April 18
Muscat: Oman Air has announced the resumption of its flights to Khasab starting April 18, 2026, in a move aimed at enhancing access to the Musandam Governorate and strengthening connectivity across...
HM receives Thailand Deputy PM; Oman's role in evacuation of Thai crew praised
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience at Al Barakah Palace to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand.During the audience, the guest...
Laundry detergent sheets as an alternative to liquids or powders?
The global household products market is witnessing the rapid emergence of laundry detergent sheets as a modern alternative to traditional liquid and powder formats. Designed to offer pre-measured...
Oil price dip masks looming supply issues
Oil prices have slipped on renewed hopes of US-Iran talks, but the real strain is still building due to delays in global supply chains, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent...
New autism centre to come up in Al Dakhiliyah
The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) hosted the third edition of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Art Exhibition, titled ‘Mountain Rose: Vibrant Colours and Developing Skills, on Tuesday. The...
HM receives call from Qatar Emir
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a phone call from Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar.During the call, the two leaders discussed the latest developments...
Digital transformation key to Oman's emergence as logistic hub
As the logistics sector in the Sultanate of Oman is witnessing continuous development to become one of the main pillars supporting domestic and foreign trade and enhancing the country's...
Crude demand to see biggest quarterly drop since Covid: IAE
Demand for crude oil will likely see the biggest slump in the second quarter since the Covid pandemic slammed the global economy in 2020, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned Tuesday.Surging...
CPA warns against unsafe toys
Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority(CPA) has issued an official warning over certain children’s toys that do not meet approved safety standards, stating that their use may pose health risks,...
Muscat Municipality promotes alternative greening
Muscat: Muscat Municipality has highlighted the importance of alternative greening as part of efforts to build a more sustainable and livable urban environment.The initiative goes beyond simply...
Moving from energy crisis to energy security with renewables: IRENA
The strategic deployment of renewables has provided enhanced resilience in the face of the current energy crisis by several countries, according to a new policy advisory from the International...
GCC to continue with joint tourism initiatives
Muscat: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourism ministers held a meeting via video conference recently to follow up on the latest developments in the region and review the repercussions it may have...
ISM students shine at Innovation Hackathon 2026
A group of students from the Indian School Muscat won the Innovation hackathon conducted by Middle East College recnetly.The Team FASEELA, comprising Mohammed Maaz Quadri (Class 10), Aarohi Hegde (...
Ministry of information urges compliance with media laws
Muscat: The Ministry of Information has warned against the circulation of media content that violates existing laws, stressing the need for full compliance with regulations governing the sector.In a...
Strong winds to impact Oman, CAA issues alert
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority has issued a warning over active northwesterly winds expected to affect most governorates across Oman starting Monday evening, with conditions likely to continue...
Sesame cultivation project launched in Najd
Muscat: The Directorate General of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in Dhofar has announced a sesame cultivation expansion project in the Najd area aimed at enhancing food security.Funded...
HM receives Botswana president, witnesses cooperation agreements
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received the President of the Republic of Botswana at Al Barakah Palace on the occasion of his working visit to the Sultanate of Oman.A session of talks...
New batch of citizens joins ROP
MUSCAT: A new group of Omani male and female citizens holding general education (GED) and post-GED diplomas, joined the Royal Oman Police (ROP), on Sunday after successfully completing the evaluation...