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Muscat: The Foreign Ministry has announced that the Republic of Azerbaijan has exempted citizens of the Sultanate of Oman from entry visa requirements, effective from February 15, 2026, to February...

As Mozambique opens its doors to the world, the new digitally enabled e‑Visa system forms part of the Government of Mozambique’s broader digital transformation and border modernisation agenda,...

Muscat: As the holy month of Ramadhan approaches, Omani families prepare to observe Darnah, a long-established tradition linked closely to food, family gatherings and readiness for fasting.Held on the...

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a circular regulating the sale and registration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones in a bid to control their use and operation in the...

Muscat: The Telecom Regulatory Authority, in its annual media event on Tuesday, said that the trials for the Starlink service are aimed at providing services in rural areas, and have been witnessing...

The Sultanate of Oman imported tea worth RO24 million until the end of October 2025, an increase of 70 percent compared to the same period in 2024.Kenya is the top tea exporter to the Sultanate of...

Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has called on restaurants and cafes to apply for tourism classification with the ministry in specific cases.The ministry clarified that applications are...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Monday issued Royal Decree No (31/2026), on the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, reading as follows: Article (1) states that the text of Article...

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP), represented by the Directorate of Relation and Security Information, has announced the official working hours during the holy month of Ramadan.According to the...

Muscat:  His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 30/2026 ratifying the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the...

Muscat:  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, departed the Sultanate of Oman this evening following a short private...

Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has warned that some companies are using the image of the national currency for advertising and promotional purposes without obtaining the approval of the...

Oman Air has announced the launch of a new direct service between Dubai and Salalah, commencing July 3, 2026. Operating three times per week year-round, the route will further strengthen connectivity...

Muscat: The increase in the number of juvenile delinquents can be directly attributed to spending long periods in front of screens and using social media, apart from being influenced by foreign...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Sunday celebrated Omani Industry Day, observed annually on February 9, under the theme “From Oman to the World… Competitive Industry and a Global Vision.”The...

The total estimated value of future projects in the Sultanate of Oman exceeds RO1.5 billion, of which more than RO475 million have been approved, while the value of projects under study exceeds RO1...

As travelers fly during Ramadhan each year to be with family and friends, AirAdvisor has announced its new ranking of the top 10 airlines for Ramadhan travelers in 2026. The analysis evaluates 15...

Marking 28 years of sustained cultural contribution, Bait al Zubair commemorated its anniversary through a series of events that reflected its long-standing role in preserving Omani heritage while...

Yerevan, Armenia - The Republic of Armenia has announced a temporary visa exemption for eligible foreign nationals, making travel to the country easier than ever for residents of 113 countries...

A telephone call took place between Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister, and Maxime Prévost, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, and...