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The Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Shia' al Sudani, will pay an official two-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday, during which he will conduct official talks with His Majesty Sultan...

By Saad al ShandoudiIBRI: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, observed the Prophet’s (PBUH) Birthday, for the year 1447 AH, in the Wilayat of Ibri, Al...

Muscat: The Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations has arrested two individuals of African nationality on charges of practising witchcraft and fraud.The accused reportedly...

Muscat - The Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) has launched new investment opportunities in four concession areas for local and international companies to compete in as part of the 2025 mining...

The Coast Guard Police, led by the Musandam Governorate Police, in cooperation with the Musandam Naval Base, arrested 21 Asian nationals attempting to enter the country illegally in the Wilayat of...

Muscat: The Gulf Hotels (Oman) Company Limited has announced the rooms renovation project of the Crowne Plaza Hotel - Muscat, Qurum is now substantially complete, a disclosure to the Muscat Stock...

Muscat: The Ministry of Education (MoE), in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), has announced the rollout of an improved school transport service project in South al Batinah Governorate....

The Blood Bank Services Department has reported a sharp decline in the stock of blood units at the Central Blood Bank in Bousher, across most blood types.It urged everyone to donate blood on Monday as...

Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has announced that Sunday, 7 September 2025 (14 Rabi al-Awwal 1447 AH) will be an official holiday for employees across Oman to mark the blessed anniversary of the...

Muscat: The Ministry of Education (MoE) announced the opening of registration for the Literacy and Adult Education programmes for the academic year 2025/2026.According to the ministry, registration...

In a landmark episode of CNN’s Quest’s World of Wonder, host Richard Quest celebrates a personal milestone, ticking off his 100th country by embarking on an extraordinary journey through Oman....

The Ministry of Health (MOH) said that it is monitoring the social media video about the spread of a virus that causes fever and requires hospitalization in Dhofar Governorate.The Ministry said that...

Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) continues with the comprehensive restoration of Rustaq Fort, one of the oldest and most important forts in the Sultanate of Oman, aimed at preserving...

The first phase of the sixth edition of the “Oman Chef” competition concluded on Friday at Hawana Salalah, coinciding with the Khareef tourism season. Organized by Oman Tourism College in...

Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has urged parents to encourage safe practices among their children when travelling on school buses as part of efforts to ensure student safety during the new...

Salalah : The Directorate General of Consumer Protection in Dhofar Governorate has seized 406 used Omani kummas from a number of commercial establishments in the Wilayat of Salalah. The shops were...

Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) announced on Wednesday the start of the shrimp fishing season in the Sultanate of Oman for this year, beginning on Monday,...

To provide better services, Muscat Municipality has installed public restrooms at various locations across the city, including Sur al Hadid Walkway, Near Seeb Souq (Street Vendors Project), Damaa...

The Sultanate of Oman has voiced its strong condemnation and denunciation of the ongoing aggression launched by the Israeli occupation forces against the Gaza Strip, the latest of which was the...

OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) announced the successful commissioning of the Bisat-C Expansion Facilities in its flagship Block 60 license, bringing the total oil processing capacity to 67,000...