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 Gold traded just $23 short of its all-time high on Monday as investors positioned for fresh US rate cuts and a weaker dollar.Gold prices extended their record run on Wednesday, holding firm above...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Tuesday issued three Royal decrees reading as follows:Royal Decree No 61/2025 amends Royal Decree No 3/2015 on ascribing the public utility status to...

MUSCAT: The Office of Majlis Ash’shura held its 14th regular meeting of the 2nd annual sitting of the 10th term under the chairmanship of Khalid bin Hilal al Maawali, on Tuesday.The meeting reviewed...

Muscat: For the first time in the Sultanate of Oman, the Royal Hospital has introduced the advanced Thermablate technology for the treatment and removal of the uterine lining, as part of its ongoing...

The Central Bank of Oman on Monday said that local banks will soon issue a national payment card under its supervision. The card will provide a secure and seamless local payment experience within the...

Apple surged 12% in August, its best month in over a year, and a welcome relief after a toughstretch for shareholders. The iPhone maker reported double-digit growth across key areas and its fastest...

The Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Shia' al Sudani, will pay an official two-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday, during which he will conduct official talks with His Majesty Sultan...

By Saad al ShandoudiIBRI: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, observed the Prophet’s (PBUH) Birthday, for the year 1447 AH, in the Wilayat of Ibri, Al...

Muscat: The Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations has arrested two individuals of African nationality on charges of practising witchcraft and fraud.The accused reportedly...

Muscat - The Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) has launched new investment opportunities in four concession areas for local and international companies to compete in as part of the 2025 mining...

The Coast Guard Police, led by the Musandam Governorate Police, in cooperation with the Musandam Naval Base, arrested 21 Asian nationals attempting to enter the country illegally in the Wilayat of...

Muscat: The Gulf Hotels (Oman) Company Limited has announced the rooms renovation project of the Crowne Plaza Hotel - Muscat, Qurum is now substantially complete, a disclosure to the Muscat Stock...

Muscat: The Ministry of Education (MoE), in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), has announced the rollout of an improved school transport service project in South al Batinah Governorate....

The Blood Bank Services Department has reported a sharp decline in the stock of blood units at the Central Blood Bank in Bousher, across most blood types.It urged everyone to donate blood on Monday as...

Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has announced that Sunday, 7 September 2025 (14 Rabi al-Awwal 1447 AH) will be an official holiday for employees across Oman to mark the blessed anniversary of the...

Muscat: The Ministry of Education (MoE) announced the opening of registration for the Literacy and Adult Education programmes for the academic year 2025/2026.According to the ministry, registration...

In a landmark episode of CNN’s Quest’s World of Wonder, host Richard Quest celebrates a personal milestone, ticking off his 100th country by embarking on an extraordinary journey through Oman....

The Ministry of Health (MOH) said that it is monitoring the social media video about the spread of a virus that causes fever and requires hospitalization in Dhofar Governorate.The Ministry said that...

Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) continues with the comprehensive restoration of Rustaq Fort, one of the oldest and most important forts in the Sultanate of Oman, aimed at preserving...

The first phase of the sixth edition of the “Oman Chef” competition concluded on Friday at Hawana Salalah, coinciding with the Khareef tourism season. Organized by Oman Tourism College in...