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Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has condemned the ongoing aggression launched by the Israeli occupation forces on the Gaza Strip, and the accompanying deliberate targeting of innocent civilians,...

Muscat: Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) rescue teams in Muscat Governorate responded to a sudden gas explosion in a commercial building in the Wilayat of Qurayyat. The blast also affected...

The United States is set to announce a sweeping new tariff plan on April , a move dubbed “Liberation Day” by President Donald Trump.While the administration has already introduced a series of...

Muscat: To enhance the efficiency and security of financial transactions, the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced the go-live date for implementing the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) on...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued his Royal directives to allocate RO 7 million for the establishment of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Care and Rehabilitation Center in Muscat...

Muscat: The Standard & Poor’s has affirmed Oman’s Credit Rating at “BBB-” with a Stable Outlook for attractive investment environment.The rating was affirmed as a result of continued...

Dubai: Arriving next week, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), powered by World League of Fighters in association with Dubai Sports Council, makes its historic Middle East debut on April 4th...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Monday celebrated the blessed Eid Al Fitr for the year 1446 AH.His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik offered Eid Al Fitr prayers at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today exchanged Eid Al Fitr greetings through phone calls with the following leaders: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab...

Muscat: The first day of Eid al Fitr 2025 in the Sultanate of Oman (1 of Shawwal 1446 AH) will be Monday, March 31, according to the moon sighting main committee that met on Saturday.

Muscat: The world will witness a partial solar eclipse as a result of the moon passing between the Earth and the sun. However, it does not completely block the sun's disc, but only covers part of it,...

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...