Two arrested for facilitating 23 infiltrators of African nationality
Muscat: The Al Wusta Police Command arrested two individuals in Duqm for facilitating the crossing of 23 infiltrators of African nationality and transporting them via their vehicle. They were...
Oman-UAE flights back on track, Emirates to resume services
Muscat: Emirates will resume services to Muscat from May 1 to May 15, operating five weekly flights on EK866, in addition to two weekly flights on EK862. The airline will then return to daily...
Muscat sees 661 cases of residential fires in 2025: CDAA
Muscat: The Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) said that misuse of electrical appliances, negligence, poor installations, and overloading of electrical circuits are among the most common...
Oman sets 60-day deadline for tourism license approvals under new regulations
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism issued updated Executive Regulations of the Tourism Law, which aim to support the growth of the tourism sector in Oman, in line with Oman Vision 2040.The...
Good discussions on Strait of Hormuz: Oman, Iran FMs
Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister, met his Iranian counterpart, Dr Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday. "Good discussion on the Strait of Hormuz with Iran’s Foreign Minister...
Shifa app to be integrated with the private sector
Muscat: The Minister of Health, Dr. Hilal Al-Sabti, the Minister of Health, said during a session in Majlis A'Shura said that the 'Shifa' system will be an independent governmental...
20 medical factories operational, 18 projects under construction
Muscat: Majlis A' Shura is hosting Dr. Hilal Al-Sabti, the Minister of Health, to discuss various topics related to the health sector, following his statement. Highlights of his speech;A package...
FAS Women’s Premier League concludes with joint winners
SALALAH: In the Women’s Premier League conducted in Salalah for the past three years, this season’s final could not produce a single winner. As a result, both teams — Speed Salalah and Salalah...
Oman condemns attacks on Kuwait's land borders
The Sultanate of Oman has condemned and denounced the targeting of two sites in the northern land border centers of the State of Kuwait with drones. The Sultanate of Oman reaffirmed its solidarity...
Sayyid Badr receives the FM of Somalia
Muscat - Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister, on Saturday, received Abdulsalam Abdi Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of...
SEZAD reports major progress in Duqm road projects
Duqm, Al Wusta: The Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) announced major progress in Phase I and Phase II of the dualisation project of SultanSaid bin Taimur Road (National Road No. 32 North),...
Flights from Kuwait to resume on April 26
Kuwait International Airport plans to resume operations on April 26, and the gradual reopening suggests stabilization amid ongoing regional hostilities Kuwait Airways announced Saturday it will...
Markets shrug off war, pushing record highs
Stock markets are looking past the US-Iran war, and you should too to grow and preserve your investments, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations,...
Oman, Kazakhstan strengthen economic ties
ASTANA: His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, held official talks with Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov during an official visit to...
Oman healthy life expectancy rises to 66.07 years
Muscat: Ministry of Health Oman said healthy life expectancy at birth in the Sultanate reached 66.07 years in 2023, marking steady progress towards national health targets under Oman Vision 2040. The...
Deputy Prime Minister leaves for Kazakhstan
Muscat: Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, has departed the Sultanate of Oman for the friendly Republic of Kazakhstan on an official visit lasting two...
Oman Air increases baggage allowance on selected routes
Muscat: Oman Air has announced enhancements to its Economy Class fare bundles, including an increase in check-in baggage allowance on selected international routes.The airline stated that passengers...
Natural factors blamed for crustacean deaths in Dhofar waters
Salalah: The death of small crustaceans, such as juvenile shrimp and krill, along parts of the Dhofar coast has been attributed to natural climatic factors, according to officials.Experts noted that...
MoL clarifies refund rules for worker ticket deposits
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has clarified the conditions under which employers and establishments can recover the ticket amount deposited as part of a worker’s travel insurance in cases...
Oman's crude prices up $7.25 on Wednesday
Muscat - The price of Oman crude for June delivery on Tuesday reached $99. 26The price of Omani oil witnessed a decrease of $7. 25 compared to Tuesday's price of $92.01, while Brent Crude dropped...