Currency markets remain calm amid AI turmoil
While tech stocks had their worst week since April's "liberation day" crash, currency markets largely took the AI mini-crash in stride. G10 currencies remained in tight ranges, while some...
MOH urges preventive measures against Mpox
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has urged people to take preventive measures against Mpox formerly Monkeypox), an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.According to the US Centers for Disease...
Unified Gulf visa expected by 2026, Saudi minister confirms
Dubai: The long-anticipated Gulf unified visa, a single entry permit allowing travel across all six GCC countries, is expected to launch next year, marking a major leap toward regional integration and...
FSA suspends Saud Al Zadjali Law Firm for one year
Muscat: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued Administrative Penalty Decision No. (38/2025), suspending Saud Al Zadjali Law Firm from contracting with public joint-stock companies for a...
National Day holidays announced in Oman
Muscat: As per the Royal orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, it has been decided that Wednesday and Thursday, November 26 and 27, 2025, have been declared official holidays for employees...
Governorates to take over waste collection from Be'ah
Muscat: In line with the government's direction to enhance institutional integration in managing the municipal solid waste sector, a set of agreements was signed today between Be'ah and...
Oman launches a new category of cultural visa
Muscat: The Inspector General of Police and Customs has issued Decision 156/2025, amending some provisions of the Executive Regulations of the Foreigners' Residency Law by adding new...
Validity of expat resident cards extended up to 10 years
Muscat: The Inspector General of Police and Customs has issued Decision 157/2025, amending some provisions of the Executive Regulations of the Civil Status Law.The decision states that the validity...
Muscat to host Russian Film Festival from November 16-18
Muscat - The inaugural edition of the Russian Film Festival in Oman will be held in Muscat, organised by ROSKINO in cooperation with the Russian Ministry of Culture.ROSKINO is a government...
RO44 million agreement signed for Al Mouj road project
The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology has signed an agreement worth RO44 million for the Al Mouj Road Development Project, and the stretch linking it from the November...
Iran receives its first scheduled freight train from Russia
The first scheduled freight train from Russia arrived at Iran’s Aprin dry port on Saturday, marking a major step toward strengthening trade relations between the two countries and launching regular...
Experience Oman, Visit Qatar announce strategic partnership
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) has concluded its participation in the World Travel Market 2025 in London, with events and tourism programs. The event included the Wanderlust Awards 2025...
ROP announces final grace period for residents to rectify status
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has urged all residents and employers to make use of the final extended grace period, granted until December 31, 2025, to rectify their legal status and settle any...
RAFO transfers citizen’s body following road accident in Dhofar
Muscat: An aircraft of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) carried out a humanitarian mission today to transport the body of a citizen who lost his life in a road accident.The operation was conducted...
Social media users told to avoid promoting unlicensed tourism establishments
Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has cautioned social media users and online platforms against promoting unlicensed tourism establishments, including...
HM and Spanish Prime Minister hold bilateral talks in Madrid
Madrid: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and His Excellency Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain, held a bilateral meeting at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on Wednesday as part of...
Saudi Film Commission unveils world-class virtual production stage
Riyadh: The Saudi Film Commission (SFC), one of 11 sector-specific commissions of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, unveiled a new state-of-the-art virtual production soundstage at JAX Film Studios, the...
National Day: ROP issues guidelines for vehicle decorations
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced regulations governing the placement of stickers and decorations on vehicles in celebration of the National Day of Oman, under the theme “Let’s...
Public urged to limit outdoor activities as dust persists
Muscat: The Oman Meteorology Office issued a dust alert for the coastal areas of the Sea of Oman and the surrounding areas, warning of reduced horizontal visibility and possible health risks for...
Body of missing citizen recovered off Muttrah coast
Muscat: The marine rescue team, led by the Coast Guard Police, recovered the body of a missing citizen after finding him dead about one nautical mile from Sultan Qaboos Port in the Wilayat of...