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As part of the joint efforts between the National Central Bureaus (Interpol dept) of the Royal Oman Police (ROP) and the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Directorate General...

Google has launched Flight Deals, an AI-powered search feature for finding flights at the best price for travellers who place importance on savings and flexibility. The Flight Deals is available...

Muscat - The total number of mobile telecom subscriptions in the Sultanate of Oman reached 8,033,008 by the end of June, registering a 15.7 percent increase compared to the end of June 2024.The latest...

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) will launch promotional workshops in Jaipur, India, from August 18 to 21 to enhance the Sultanate of Oman's presence in regional and international...

Muscat - The ports in the Sultanate of Oman recorded an increase in ship traffic and container and cargo handling during the first half of 2025, along with steps implemented by the Ministry of...

Salalah - Based on the royal orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Royal Court Affairs will open the tourist track at Razat Sultaniya Farm in Salalah on Monday (August 18).The opening of...

Muscat - The Jabel Al Akhdar Park in the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate will open on Monday (August 18), giving a boost to the Wilayat's tourism and entertainment infrastructure. The park project,...

A joint statement has been issued by the Foreign Ministers of 31 Arab and Islamic countries and the Secretaries-General of the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day.In his...

Muscat: The total number of fibre-optic subscriptions in the Sultanate of Oman reached 339,309 by the end of June 2025, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).The figures show...

Muscat: The South Al Sharqiyah Governorate Police Command of the Royal Oman Police has arrested five citizens in connection with a violent robbery in the Al Ashkhara area of Jaalan Bani Bu Ali...

Muscat: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) recovered a total of RO 2,232,000 in favour of consumers across the Sultanate of Oman during the first half of 2025, reflecting its ongoing efforts to...

Muscat: The Royal Navy of Oman’s vessel Shabab Oman II has docked at Bremerhaven Port in the Federal Republic of Germany as part of its international voyage “Glories of the Seas 2025.”The vessel...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned statements by the Israeli Prime Minister regarding what he called “Greater Israel”, and reiterated its categorical rejection...

Wakan Village in Wadi Mistal, the Wilayat of Nakhal in South al Batinah Governorate, received 27,428 visitors from January to July 2025, compared to 24,093 visitors during the same period in 2024,...

Oil prices extended their recent declines, falling 1.2% on Monday before steadying on Tuesday, as traders await Friday’s highly anticipated meeting between US and Russian leaders. The talks could...

Salalah The Gulf Green Transport Forum will kick off in Salalah on August 31, with the participation of specialists and experts from various Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The forum aims...

MUSCAT – 13 August 2025: Oman Air and Turkish Airlines have announced a strategic Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) Partnership to enhance the travel experience for their loyaltymembers from across...

Salalah: The Governorate of Dhofar has launched the Dhofar Inspiration and Creativity Award – “Dhofar is Told”, during a gathering of media and other partners. With a clear vision to cement the...

Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources(MAFWR) has announced the implementation of a ban on the fishing, trading, and handling of king fish (known locally as kanad) across...