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Muscat: The Oman Meteorology Office (Met Office) forecasts active wind conditions starting today, July 24, and lasting for several days. The wind activity is expected to impact al Wusta and Dhofar...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a bill calling for the imposition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank, describing it as a blatant...

The Sustainable City - Yiti has announced the launch of The Arc, a new landmark with a collection of 132 luxury serviced residences offering a modern living experience grounded in sustainability,...

 Future Fund Oman (FFO) has demonstrated positive performance during its first year of operations, having approved 44 projects with a total project value of approximately RO 1.2 billion.FFO’s...

Salalah - The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has intensified its field efforts in Dhofar Governorate during the Khareef 2025 to enhance safety measures as the season is witnessing a...

Muscat: As part of its Social Investment Programme, Petroleum Development Oman will be funding the construction of six modern fish markets across Oman, supporting local economies, improving hygiene...

Muscat: The General Directorate of Customs, in collaboration with the General Directorate of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control, thwarted an attempt to smuggle 11.65 kilograms of marijuana...

Muscat: The Oman Charitable Organization (OCO) has affirmed that it is “the sole authorized official body to collect donations from individuals and institutions within the Sultanate of Oman for...

Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) has notified that essential for tourism and hotel companies to list their license in a prominent place within the establishment, as well as on their...

Muscat: The number of visitors to the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate from January to the end of June 2025 reached 89,780, compared to 84,869 visitors during the same...

Manila - Oman Visa and Medical Examination Center was inaugurated in the Philippine capital, Manila, as part of a strategic initiative by the Sultanate of Oman to streamline and regulate work visa...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of greetings to King Phillippe Leopold Louis Marie, King of the Belgians on his country’s National Day. In the cable, His Majesty the...

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has launched a new integrated media campaign in the GCC, aimed at encouraging future repeat travel to Japan by showcasing destinations beyond popular cities...

Muscat: Oil prices remained largely stable on Monday, with Crude trading at $68.60 and WTI at $65.85, balancing new European sanctions targeting Russian oil with concerns that escalating tariffs could...

Muscat: As part of efforts to regulate the labour market and support Omani entrepreneurs during the Khareef Dhofar 2025 season, the Ministry of Labour announced the launch of a new service enabling...

Muscat: SGIVS Global has commenced operations at its first centre in Oman to provide consular, passport, visa, and other services at Al Raid Business Centre, Qurum.All applicants must book...

Wadi Darbat in Dhofar Governorate witnesses a surge in youth activity during Khareef (monsoon) season, marked by a series of Omani projects and initiatives that reflect the spirit of innovation and...

Ras Al Hadd - A team from the Environment Authority has successfully observed the return of a green sea turtle to Seih Al Mara'e in the Wilayat of Sur, South al Sharqiyah Governorate. This marks its...

Al Jabal Al Akhdar - The Al Jabal Al Akhdar Park or the Green Mountain Park project in Saih Qatna, which is currently being built for RO1.1 million, is 85 percent complete and will be officially...

Muscat - Asyad Express, part of Asyad Group, has launched a strategic, technology-driven ‘Reverse Logistics Platform’ that redefines how businesses in Oman and the GCC manage product returns,...