Who is eligible for fully-paid reduced working hours in Oman
Employees are entitled to a reduction of two working hours per day, with full salary or wage, in accordance with the provisions of Article 50 of the Law of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,...
Qurum beach to witness naval display on Nov 21
Muscat: The Qurum Beach in Muscat will witness an exceptional maritime spectacle, featuring several vessels from the Royal Navy of Oman, with the participation of the Royal Oman Police, the Royal...
Tax Authority amends corporate income tax regulations
Muscat: The Tax Authority has issued Decision No. 313/2025 introducing amendments to certain provisions of the executive regulations of the Corporate Income Tax Law, as part of ongoing efforts to...
Oman launches National Climate Platform
Brasilia - The Sultanate of Oman on Saturday launched the National Climate Platform at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) for implementing programmes of national priorities, attracting...
ROP sets rules for emergency passport renewal at Muscat Airport
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced guidelines for the Omani passport renewal service at Muscat International Airport, a facility that will be available strictly for emergency and...
How Oman fares in the digital economy report
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the international body, recently launched the Digital Economy Navigator 2025 (DEN 2025) at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) in Doha,...
Al Busaid State: 281 years of enduring legacy
The Al Busaid State Foundation Day, by Imam Sayyid Ahmed bin Said, in 1744, was a pivotal event and a landmark in Omani history. It laid the foundations of national unity and delineated the contours...
His Majesty confers Orders
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik conferred Royal Orders at Al Barakah Palace on Sunday on some of their Highnesses, their excellencies and officials, as well as commanders of the Sultan's...
First flights from Mumbai's second airport on December 25
India's budget airlines IndiGo and Akasa Air have officially announced that their respective flight operations will commence from the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), the country's...
National projects worth RO450 million completed; 1,350 new jobs
The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) announced the completion of 14 high-quality national projects with an investment value exceeding RO450 million, distributed across various governorates of the...
CBO clarifies the prevalence of digital transactions in Oman
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) said that the figures circulated in some circles on cash transactions in the Sultanate of Oman are not accurate.Official data with the Central Bank for the end of 2024...
Diabetes could cost the MENA $1.5 trillion by 2050: Study
A new study produced by the University of Birmingham Dubai, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, warns that diabetes poses a...
Oman 3165 expedition launched in Musandam
The Oman 3165 expedition officially launched today in Musandam under the patronage of Ibrahim Al Busaidi, Governor of Musandam, in the presence of officials from various governmental authorities. This...
Oman Air clarifies temporary aircraft grounding
Muscat: Oman Air has affirmed its commitment to operating a modern, high-efficiency fleet designed to deliver reliable services and maximum comfort for its passengers. The national carrier said its...
Omani Ambassador to Iran takes oath before HM
Before His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sayyid Yarub bin Qahtan bin Nasser al Busaidi, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Islamic Republic of Iran, took the oath of...
Oman Air updates rules on power banks
Oman Air announced its updated rules for carrying lithium batteries, power banks, smart bags, and e-cigarettes.Power banks must be carried in hand luggage only (not checked baggage). Do not use or...
Aramco’s $28 billion Q3 profit highlights strength
Saudi Aramco has once again demonstrated its resilience amid global energy market volatility, reporting robust third-quarter 2025 results that highlight the company’s operational strength and...
HM receives credentials of ambassadors
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today received, at Al Barakah Palace, the credentials of a number of Ambassadors of Arab and friendly countries appointed to the Sultanate of Oman. His...
Several kiosks removed in Salalah, confirms municipality
Dhofar Municipality has confirmed the removal of kiosks in several locations within the governorate as part of its efforts to regulate the use of public spaces and improve the appearance of...
Oman offers condolences to victims of Turkish military plane
The Sultanate of Oman expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the Republic of Turkiye for the victims of the crash of a military cargo plane belonging to the...