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MUSCAT: pilgrims have begun arriving home from the Holy Land after performing the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1447 AH season. The rest of the pilgrims will continue to arrive via air and land ports.The...

Muscat: The wilayats of Al Suwaiq and Barka recorded the highest temperatures in the Sultanate of Oman at 48°C as of 12:21 pm on May 31, 2026, according to data issued by the Civil Aviation Authority...

Muscat: The Oman Maritime Security Center (MSC) has sighted a floating object suspected to be a sea mine west of the coastal traffic area in the Strait of Hormuz within Omani territorial watersThe...

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) has launched a package of Investment opportunities enhanced by guaranteed purchases at a certain percentage for local investors...

President Donald Trump left a two-hour meeting on a possible deal with Iran without making a decision, a senior administration official said Friday, despite suggesting on social media that he had...

Oman Cables Industry, the Sultanate’s leading cable manufacturer took center stage at Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) 2026 to reinforce its role in enabling the energy transition priorities across...

Muscat: Salalah is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for advanced manufacturing and downstream industries.Backed by strong infrastructure, port connectivity and Oman Vision 2040’s focus on...

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Sunday issued its first circular to the travellers and airlines operating in the Sultanate of Oman regarding the Ebola outbreak based on the World Health...

Muscat: A'Sharqiyah University is set to expand its academic footprint with the establishment of a new branch in the Wilayat of Sur, in South al Sharqiyah Governorate, according to an official...

Muscat: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MCSY) reviewed its key achievements and performance indicators for 2025, alongside its future plans and strategic directions, during a media briefing...

Muscat: As part of efforts to develop the logistics corridor connecting Sharjah’s ports and border crossings with the Sultanate of Oman, the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority in...

Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi , Foreign Minister, received a phone call from  Dr. Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.During the call, views were...

Muscat: Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) introduced a set of regulations to safeguard the rights of passengers with disabilities and special needs, as part of its broader push for inclusive and...

Muscat: Asyad Shipping, a subsidiary of Asyad Group, officially celebrated the naming of its two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, "Muscat LNG" and "Musandam LNG." This strategic expansion...

Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has called on all private sector establishments subject to the Labour Law to advance the payment of workers’ salary for May 2026 prior to Eid Al Adha 1447 AH.In a...

Maqshan: The Wilayat of Maqshan in the Governorate of Dhofar on Wednesday saw the launch of Oman’s first AI-powered asphalt self-paving technology, which was applied in the Sultan Said bin Taimur...

Muscat: Oman’s cultural community is mourning the loss of writer and researcher Khamis bin Rashid Al Adawi, who passed away today following a distinguished journey of contributions to literature,...

Turkish Airlines has announced the resumption of its Dubai flights starting June 9. This follows a temporary suspension of services that began on February 28, 2026.Flights will resume to and from...

Asyad Group launched its participation at Oman Sustainability Week 2026 through a series of strategic initiatives and partnerships that reflect its role in advancing more sustainable and efficient...

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Information will celebrate the release of a documentary titled ‘Dr Thoms (Al Dakhtar Thoms)’ at a screening to be held on Wednesday at the Ministry of Information...