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The 2026 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, originally scheduled to take place from May 4–7  at Dubai World Trade Centre, will now take place from August 17-20, 2026, with the venue...

 The recent launch of the Oman Red Crescent marks a significant step toward consolidating the Sultanate of Oman’s humanitarian role at the regional and international levels. It highlights the...

Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman is set to witness the vernal (spring) equinox on Friday, March 20, marking the official astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. According to the...

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the US is responsible for the war engulfing the region. In an interview to Al Jazeera Channel, Araghchi denied targeting civilians, defended...

CMA CGM, a leading shipping company, will implement a revised emergency fuel surcharge starting from March 27. This revision comes in response to rising geopolitical tensions in the Near and Middle...

Kaspersky “Growing up online” survey reveals that almost half (48%) of parents across the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region regularly post photos, videos, or updates about their...

The Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah announced the launch of the Spring Rose Season Festival 2026 in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdhar from March 30. The annual event celebrates the unique beauty of...

A Pakistani national died due to an incident involving falling debris in the Baniyas area, following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said....

In response to continued volatility in global aviation fuel markets and rising insurance costs for operations in elevated-risk or conflict-affected areas, Oman Air Cargo will introduce a Fuel...

Muscat: The Oman crude for delivery in the coming month of May traded at $147 .79 on Monday, an increase of $3.43 from the last trading on Friday. Global prices rose further above $100 a barrel...

The Indian rupee was a whisker away from its all-time low on Monday as worries over ​disruptions to energy supplies due to the Iran war ‌kept investors on edge, while likely dollar sales by the...

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience, at Al Barakah Palace, to Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad of the Arab Republic of...

  The Fujairah Emirate Media Office confirmed a large fire in the Fujairah Petroleum Industries area caused by a drone strike, with no injuries reported. Civil Defense teams in the Emirate...

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued a strong warning to residents and visitors regarding the unauthorized use of firearms and firecrackers, stressing that violations could lead to fines and...

The Ministry of Health (MOH) through the Central Blood Bank has urged citizens and residents to donate blood these days in preparation for the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, in order to ensure the continued...

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...

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...