Citizens in affected areas told to maintain contact with missions: FM
The Foreign Ministry on Saturday said that it is following with great concern the rapidly evolving situation in several volatile areas of the region in light of current developments. It affirmed that...
Oman expresses deep regret over attacks on Iran, warns of dangerous consequences
The Foreign Ministry has expressed the Sultanate of Oman's deep regret over the military operations launched by Israel and the United States of America against the Islamic Republic of Iran,...
Government Communications urges people to avoid rumours
The Government Communications has called for avoiding the circulation of rumors and inaccurate information, emphasizing the necessity of obtaining news from official and reliable sources.It also urged...
85 killed in a strike on Iran school: Reports
The death toll from an attack Saturday on a school in Iran's south has risen to 85, the judiciary said, after the US and Israel launched strikes on the Islamic Republic.'The number of...
Sayyid Badr says he is dismayed, tells US, "This is not your war"
The Foreign Minister, Sayyid Bdar al Busaidi, who has been mediating the US-Iran talk including the third one in Geneva, has said that he is dismayed by the situation."I am dismayed. Active and...
Safety of Filipinos in Mideast is of paramount importance: President
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says the safety of Filipino citizens in Iran and the Middle East is “paramount” following attacks.“I have instructed the DFA [Department of Foreign...
UAE reports casualty, 12 injured in Kuwait, buildings targeted in Bahrain
Several Gulf states said they were targeted by Iranian missiles on Saturday after Tehran pledged to retaliate against strikes by the United States and Israel, bringing conflict to a part of the...
Iran closes its airspace
Tehran - Following multiple explosions in Iran, the country has closed its airspace, Civil Aviation Organization spokesperson Majid Akhavan announced on Saturday.Speaking to IRNA, Akhavan said that...
US, Israel launch attack on Iran
US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States had launched a major attack on Iran as massive explosions resounded in the Iranian capital of Tehran.Trump said in an eight-minute...
US-Iran deal is within our reach: Sayyid Badr
Negotiators from the US and Iran have made 'substantial progress ' toward a deal to curb Iran's nuclear programme, Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi told CBS News on Friday in a...
Zoho marks one million customer milestone on its 30th anniversary
Zoho Corporation marked its 30th anniversary by announcing two major milestones: the company now supports more than one million paying customers and over 150 million users worldwide. The company —...
Sayyid Theyazin, FAO Director discuss enhancing food and fisheries sectors
Muscat: His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, received Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
Iran-US talks ended after significant progress: Oman
Geneva: The Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr al Busaidi, has announced that the third round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States has concluded in Geneva. "We have finished the day after...
What is the difference between cold and seasonal flu?
Muscat: As seasonal changes bring a rise in respiratory illnesses, health professionals are highlighting the distinction between the common cold and seasonal flu to help the public better understand...
RO 6.4 Million for dam maintenance across Oman
MUSCAT: Dam maintenance is key to ensure that their ability to replenish groundwater reserves and protect communities and farms from the risk of floods. It also contributes to achieving sustainable...
Relative drop in temperatures expected due to active winds
Muscat: Active northern and northwesterly winds are expected to affect the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman starting Wednesday evening, February 25, and continue for several...
Artificial rainfall station set up in Khasab
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and Water Resources on Wednesday announced the completion of the project of establishing and operating the artificial rainfall station in Musandam Governorate...
India, GCC sign statement to start FTA talks
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Tuesday formally launched negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the signing of a Joint Statement in New Delhi, according to...
Indian state of Kerala to be renamed
The Indian federal Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to rename the South Indian state of Kerala to Keralam.The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet chaired by the Indian Prime...
Kuwait celebrates National Day today
MUSCAT: The State of Kuwait celebrates its National Day today (Wednesday). This year's celebration comes as Kuwait recorded an exceptional developmental milestone during the year 2025, reflecting...