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DHAKA, Bangladesh — The final Ramadan holidays started early for university students in Bangladesh, on March 9, but for all the wrong reasons. The country’s main schools announced that classes...

Musat: The Foreign Ministry, in coordination with the relevant authorities in the Sultanate of Oman, continued to implement the arrangements to facilitate the return of Omani citizens located outside...

MUSCAT: Oman cricket has entered a new chapter under Sulakshan Kulkarni, who took over as head coach on March 1.Ahead of the Namibia tri-series, Kulkarni has been preparing the team and worked closely...

Muscat: Iranian Foreign ​Minister Abbas ‌Araqchi said that diplomatic contacts with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and neighboring countries will continue."We are ready to form an investigation...

Muscat: The Foreign Ministry has said effective from March 17, 2026, the mutual visa exemption agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Republic of Belarus...

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a circular on March 16, regarding Board Examinations for Class XII in the GCC.In continuation of the previous circulars on March 1, 3, 5, 7...

Following instructions from the UAE Airport Authorities, Air India and its subsidiary, Air India Express, will curtail Ad‑HOC Operations for March 15. Air India: Operating one Delhi–Dubai return...

The Public Prosecution (PP) has warned that some individuals have been using firecrackers and fireworks, especially in residential neighborhoods."To preserve public peace and the safety of citizens...

Muscat: The Foreign Ministry, in coordination with the relevant authorities in the Sultanate of Oman, continued to implement the necessary arrangements to facilitate the return of Omani citizens...

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said he was alarmed by the deepening impact of the Middle East crisis on civilians, deploring extensive attacks in residential areas, as well as other essential...

IndiGo, India's largest airline, has introduced a fuel charge on domestic and international routes, from March 14, 2026. A fuel charge of 900 rupees will be levied on international flights to...

The Oman crude closed at US$144.36 on Friday for May 26 delivery.The crude price increased by US$ 9.61 from Thursday's price of $134.75The price surpassed $144 per barrel today, exceeding the...

Muscat: Due to airspace closures in certain destinations as a result of ongoing regional developments, some scheduled SalamAir and Oman Air flights continue to be suspended.SalamAirSalamAir flights to...

Muscat: A security source reported that two drones crashed in the Wilayat of Suhar. One crashed in the Al-Awahi industrial area, resulting in the deaths of two expatriates and several injuries. The...

Muscat - The Sultanate of Oman has condemned the Israeli-US attacks on Iranian territories, while also denouncing all forms of aggression and assaults targeting countries in the region. The Sultanate...

The oil market is moving beyond a simple price rally and into a period of real physical disruption, as tanker attacks, infrastructure damage, and shipping risks ripple across crude flows and global...

The Diwan of Royal Court has mourned the passing of Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, who passed away on Thursday morning, the 22nd of Ramadan 1447...

The Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) said it responded to a fire in the fuel tanks at Salalah Port. The teams have commenced firefighting operations with support from the Sultan’s Armed...

The Environment Authority (EA) said in a statement that air quality levels in the Wilayat of Salalah are within safe limits.EA said it is monitoring developments regarding the fire at the fuel tanks...

 MUSCAT: An official source at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals confirmed that all types of oil derivatives are available and at normal levels in all governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, and the...