Authorities urge public to report suspicious flying objects
Muscat: Authorities have called on the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any sighting of suspicious flying objects, including drones, as part of efforts to enhance public safety and...
ROP warns of Instagram fraud impersonating insurance firms
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP), represented by the Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations, has warned of a fraudulent scheme involving fake Instagram accounts impersonating...
Oman launches preliminary study on 6G networks
Muscat: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a preliminary study on the deployment of 6G networks.6G is the sixth generation of cellular networks, expected to be ready for...
A poem about OMAN
In a land far away in the Middle East,Blessed with splendor,Heritage is well reserved,This land holds stories of long reigns. The country that stretches across a huge region,The centre of delicious...
HM issues Royal Decree
Muscat: A Royal Decree has been issued ratifying an agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Republic of Belarus on the establishment of a joint committee...
Oman, Iran discuss measures to ensure smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran held a meeting at the undersecretary level in the ministries of foreign affairs of both countries on Saturday.The meeting was attended by...
Travel & Tourism firm owner gets prison, fine
The Muscat Governorate Primary Court convicted a commercial travel and tourism establishment, following cases filed against it by a number of consumers. The court sentenced the owner of the...
Shura to discuss low-cost airlines at Suhar, exemption on utility bills
Muscat: The third regular session (2025-2026) of the tenth term of the Majlis A'Shura (2023-2027) will discuss several issues on April 7-9, including the ministerial statement on...
Oman condemns attacks on the UAE embassy in Syria
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman condemned the attacks that targeted the United Arab Emirates' embassy in the Syrian capital, Damascus, and what they represent in terms of a clear violation of...
Iran’s FM calls for ‘conclusive’ and ‘lasting’ end to the war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said that the US media is misrepresenting Iran’s stance, emphasizing that the government remains deeply grateful to Pakistan and has never refused...
Gmail users now get to change their usernames
Google has launched a feature that allows users to change the username of their Gmail account. In its blog, the company said: “Your digital identity just got an upgrade. You can now change your...
Transom launches operations in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam- The Omani Ground Handling Company “Transom”, which specializes in providing aviation and integrated ground services, announced the launch of its operational activities in the...
Dealing with debris falling on 2 buildings: Dubai
Dubai - The United Arab Emirates announced on Saturday that the competent authorities dealt with two incidents resulting from debris falling on two buildings in Dubai as a result of a successful...
Three arrested for human trafficking, child exploitation
Muscat: The General Department of Inquiries and Criminal Investigation has arrested three individuals of Arab nationality on charges of human trafficking.Authorities said the suspects were found to...
FSA warns two actuarial firms over reporting violations
Muscat: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued two administrative decisions warning Badri Management Consultancy and Lux Actuaries & Consultants for failing to comply with minimum...
Oman sees growth in farms, fisheries and water capacity: MAFWR
Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources ( MAFWR) on Thursday outlined key achievements recorded in 2025 and its strategic direction for the current year, underscoring steady...
Stocks fall, oil prices surge after Trump speech
China and Hong Kong stocks retreated on Thursday as investor sentiment weakened after U.S. President Donald Trump gave no clear timeline for ending the Iran war in a televised speech.Trump...
Oman facilitates return of citizens from Iran
Muscat: The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that it is continuing efforts, in coordination with relevant authorities in the Sultanate of Oman, to facilitate the return of Omani citizens currently...
Pumped-storage hydropower under study in Oman
Muscat: The Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) in the Sultanate of Oman, in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) and the Authority for Public Services...
QatarEnergy says oil tanker attacked, no casualties
Qatar said on Wednesday that a tanker leased to its state-owned energy company was struck by an Iranian missile in the Gulf country's territorial waters."Qatar was targeted... by three cruise...