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Muscat: The Ministry of Labour issued a notice on 7 December 2025 regarding the list of professions that require a licence to practice within the energy and mining sectors, along with details of the...

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) has implemented a Regulatory Framework, the largest of its kind since the establishment of the Commercial Register (CR), in the...

Muscat: Airport Taxi Services at Muscat International Airport have been relocated to Level 0, effective today.According to Oman Airports, travellers can follow the updated signs to the Taxi Services...

A spokesperson for the Consular Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Republic of the Philippines will be added to the list of countries exempt from tourist visa...

Muscat- The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) has launched initiatives to promote the Sultanate of Oman as an exceptional tourist destination in the region during the winter season of...

Muscat: The Ministry of Health has announced the commencement of the Al Seeb Blood Donation Center located at Al Araimi Boulevard, starting Sunday, December 7. To support a culture of blood...

Tourism Malaysia has appointed VFS Global as its Marketing Representative agency in Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait. This strategic partnership with VFS Global will strengthen Malaysia’s tourism presence...

Three months after its launch, Oman’s 10-Year Golden Residency programme is gaining significant global attention, reaffirming the Sultanate’s position as a stable and welcoming destination for...

Oman has concluded a high-level investment mission to the Republic of South Africa, led by Invest OMAN as part of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion’s broader efforts to...

New Delhi - Chaos gripped Indian airports on Thursday after the country's biggest airline, IndiGo, cancelled over 1,200 flights, stranding thousands of passengers.The airline's departure...

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has forecast increased cloud formation and inflow of moist air over Musandam Governorate this weekend, raising the likelihood of scattered rainfall in parts...

Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister,  received a call from his Indian counterpart, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. During the call, they discussed several topics of mutual...

Muscat: As part of its humanitarian efforts related to the situation of the crew of the ship Eternity C in Yemen, the Sultanate of Oman managed to secure their return.The crew comprises 11 Filipino...

MUSCAT: State Council approved the reports of the Expanded Economic and Financial Committee regarding the Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026-2030) and the State Budget for the Fiscal Year...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik participated today in the 46th Summit of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held at Sakhir Palace in Manama. His Majesty attended...

 The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) recently reviewed its projects in Muscat Governorate and discussed challenges in their implementation.Eng. Omar bin Hamdan al Ismaili, CEO of the...

Manama: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in the Kingdom of Bahrain to participate in the 46th Summit of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). His Majesty was warmly...

Manama - Ahead of the 46th GCC Summit to be held in Bahrain on Wednesday, we look at some of the images from the past, including those since its inception in 1981.The rest of the photos will be...

MUSCAT: The Sultan Qaboos Academy for Police Sciences on Tuesday received a new group of citizens holding the General Education Diploma (GED) certificate to begin their training programme before...

Al Buraimi: The Khatm Al Shiklah border post in Al Buraimi Governorate marked the 54th Union Day of the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, celebrating the strong and enduring ties between the Sultanate...