2025: A global overview
From the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the year 2025 was defined by political shifts, a change in the papacy, and climate-driven disasters. North AmericaOn January 20, Donald Trump was...
4 killed, three critically injured in Rustaq accident
Muscat: A road accident in Rustaq led to the death of 4 people and three critical injuries.The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported that the hospital in Al Rustaq responded to the emergency due to a...
SalamAir launches direct flights to Damascus
SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has announced that ticket sales are now open for its new direct flights between Muscat and Damascus, Syria. The first flight on the Muscat–Damascus route is...
Northwesterly winds are expected to affect most governorates
Muscat: Active northwesterly winds are expected to affect most governorates of the Sultanate of Oman starting from tomorrow morning until Thursday, according to the Oman Meteorology Office. The Met...
SQCCCRC achieves international radiotherapy audit milestone
MUSCAT: The Radiotherapy Department at the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre (SQCCCRC), has achieved internationally accepted results in the IAEA’s radiation dose quality...
Muscat Municipal Council reviews Muscat Nights 2026
MUSCAT: The Muscat Municipal Council held its tenth meeting for the year, under the chairmanship of Sayyid Saud bin Hilal al Busaidy, Governor of Muscat and Chairman of Muscat Municipal Council, in...
Jabal Al Akhdar witnesses RO9 million development projects
The Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar is witnessing the implementation of a package of development, service and tourism projects being carried out by Al Dakhiliyah Governorate at a total cost estimated at...
Except for Eids, Oman announces public holidays for 2026
To improve the efficiency of institutional and administrative planning, the Council of Ministers has approved the advance announcement, at the beginning of each Gregorian year, of the dates of...
Muscat Nights 2026: Two venues and their events
With Muscat Nights set to begin from January 1, two events and their venues are likely to catch the attention of one and everyone. The Al Khuwair Square, which was opened to the public earlier this...
MoH calls for blood, platelet donations amid campaign cancellations
Muscat: The Ministry of Health urged donors to continue donating blood and platelets to ensure a steady supply for patients in need, following the cancellation of several blood donation campaigns this...
Sohar International gets approval to set up an office in Hong Kong
Sohar International has received the Central Bank of Oman's (CBO) initial approval to open a representative office in the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong."Further to the disclosure...
OACC gets accreditation to train air traffic controllers
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted the Oman Aircraft Control College (OACC) an accreditation certificate to offer training courses in air traffic control.For civilian air traffic...
Food trucks site developed in Mawelah
Muscat Municipality and Sohar International Bank have signed a memorandum of cooperation to organize and support the activities of street vendors, as part of enhancing community partnership and...
Oman affirms support for Somalia's sovereignty
The Sultanate of Oman is following with interest the developments related to the unity and security of the territories of the Federal Republic of Somalia, said a statement from the foreign Ministry.It...
Karwa's minibus to meet public transport needs
MUSCAT: Karwa Motors announced the production of a new bus designed to meet the needs of mass transit with high efficiency, with a focus on performance and safety, as part of its efforts to enhance...
Salalah receives first direct Oman Air flight from Moscow
Salalah -Salalah Airport in the Dhofar Governorate today received the first direct flight of Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, from the Russian capital, Moscow. The seasonal...
Karwa launches new bus for public transport
Muscat - Karwa Motors has announced the production of a new bus designed to meet the needs of mass transit with a focus on performance and safety, and to keep pace with the demand for public transport...
Govt offers incentives to create joint-stock firms
Muscat - The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, in coordination with relevant authorities, has prepared and implemented a package of incentives aimed at establishing or...
GCC outbound tourism market to hit $138.06 billion by 2033
The GCC outbound travel and tourism market size was valued at $70.46 billion in 2024. The IMARC Group's latest research publication, "GCC Outbound Travel and Tourism Market Size, Share, Trends...
National emergency preparedness exercise 'Watan 2025' concludes
Muscat: The National Emergency Preparedness Exercise “Watan 2025” concluded in Muscat following two days of field implementation, carried out by the National Committee for Emergency Management in...