author - oman observer

 Muscat: The public transport company, Mwasalat, has announced that card payment is available on board all buses for the convenience of commuters.This facility will also aid bus drivers who often...

Several countries welcomed the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday, while others will start fasting on Thursday.Saudi Arabia announced that the new moon of Ramadhan was sighted on Tuesday evening, and...

Oman Air is expanding its network with the launch of a new direct service to Sochi, further strengthening connectivity between Oman and Russia. Starting July 2, 2026, the airline will operate weekly...

 GENEVA: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, met with Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), on Tuesday. They exchanged views on...

Muscat: Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia have announced that Thursday will mark the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadhan...

Muscat: The chat feature in the 'Telegram' application is available and open for use in the Sultanate of Oman, the Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) said on Tuesday during the annual media...

Muscat: The Foreign Ministry has announced that the Republic of Azerbaijan has exempted citizens of the Sultanate of Oman from entry visa requirements, effective from February 15, 2026, to February...

As Mozambique opens its doors to the world, the new digitally enabled e‑Visa system forms part of the Government of Mozambique’s broader digital transformation and border modernisation agenda,...

Muscat: As the holy month of Ramadhan approaches, Omani families prepare to observe Darnah, a long-established tradition linked closely to food, family gatherings and readiness for fasting.Held on the...

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a circular regulating the sale and registration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones in a bid to control their use and operation in the...

Muscat: The Telecom Regulatory Authority, in its annual media event on Tuesday, said that the trials for the Starlink service are aimed at providing services in rural areas, and have been witnessing...

The Sultanate of Oman imported tea worth RO24 million until the end of October 2025, an increase of 70 percent compared to the same period in 2024.Kenya is the top tea exporter to the Sultanate of...

Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has called on restaurants and cafes to apply for tourism classification with the ministry in specific cases.The ministry clarified that applications are...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Monday issued Royal Decree No (31/2026), on the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, reading as follows: Article (1) states that the text of Article...

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP), represented by the Directorate of Relation and Security Information, has announced the official working hours during the holy month of Ramadan.According to the...

Muscat:  His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 30/2026 ratifying the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the...

Muscat:  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, departed the Sultanate of Oman this evening following a short private...

Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has warned that some companies are using the image of the national currency for advertising and promotional purposes without obtaining the approval of the...

Oman Air has announced the launch of a new direct service between Dubai and Salalah, commencing July 3, 2026. Operating three times per week year-round, the route will further strengthen connectivity...

Muscat: The increase in the number of juvenile delinquents can be directly attributed to spending long periods in front of screens and using social media, apart from being influenced by foreign...