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Al Ashkharah: A whale was found dead on the shores of Al Ashkharah in South Al Sharqiyah this week, after becoming fatally entangled in fishing nets — yet another example of the growing threat...

Brent crude prices held steady above $68 per barrel on Tuesday after a three-day decline, while WTI hovered around $65.25, with both benchmarks slipping 0.25%, according to Vijay Valecha, Chief...

Gold prices marked a third straight rising session on Monday, closing slightly higher with a 0.32% increase, according to Vijay Valecha, chief investment officer, Century Financial.Tuesday’s Asian...

Barcelona's El Prat Airport saw a couple abandon their 10-year-old child at the airport to avoid missing their flight and losing their tickets. The incident raised questions on social media, with...

The total number of Omanis employed through fresh jobs and replacements in the first half of this year was 12,936, including 2,316 jobs in the public sector and 10,620 jobs in the private sector. ...

Muscat: The Earthquake Monitoring Centre (EMC) at Sultan Qaboos University reported that a moderate earthquake struck southeastern Iran on Tuesday morning, registering a magnitude of 5.6 on the...

Muscat:  The Ministry of Labour has announced the implementation of mandatory licensing requirements for individuals practising specific professions in Oman’s Energy and Minerals Sector, effective...

Oman Air has officially launched its new digital platform, Oman Air Holidays, powered by TUI, one of the world’s leading tourism groups. The go-live was announced during a press conference in...

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has organized an awareness event at Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport, in collaboration with strategic sector partners. The event is part of the Civil...

Salalah - The museums and archaeological sites in Dhofar Governorate serve as a fundamental pillar of cultural tourism during the Khareef (monsoon) season. They attract visitors from within and...

Paris: The trickle of food aid Israel allows to enter Gaza after nearly 22 months of war is seized by Palestinians risking their lives under fire, looted by gangs or diverted in chaotic circumstances...

Salalah:  Oman Airports has announced the commencement of a full-scale emergency exercise at Salalah Airport, which will run from August 3 to August 17. The initiative is part of the airport's...

Ibri: Rescue and ambulance teams in Al-Dhahirah Governorate responded to a severe collision between two trucks in the Al-Rahba area of Ibri Wilayat today. The accident tragically claimed the lives of...

In its quarterly bulletin ‘Enjaz & Eejaz’, marking OIA’s fifth anniversary,  the authority has highlighted its international investments and its pivotal roles in bolstering Oman`s economy...

Muscat - The dairy sector in the Sultanate of Oman is currently witnessing development in light of the growing demand for high-quality local products, supported by growing investments in production...

Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs are not just reshaping global trade—they are accelerating the rise of a multipolar global economy.The shift away from a US-dominated system is no longer...

Al Jabal Al Akhdar - The Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah signed five new investment agreements on Friday with national companies to implement projects in the Wilayats of Al Jabal Al Akhdar and...

Muscat - The Sultanate of Oman on Thursday welcomed the announcement by the Prime Ministers of Canada and Malta regarding their countries' intent to recognize the State of Palestine.In a...

Salalah: In a major crackdown on unauthorized commercial practices, the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has seized more than 400 used and expired tires in the Dhofar Governorate. The operation is...

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik met with Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK). The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s Office in London today.The meeting reviewed...