CBO launches polymer commemorative banknote
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a RO1 Rial Polymer Commemorative Banknote, which will be in circulation starting from January 11, 2026.This commemorative edition is distinguished by being...
Oman-India CEPA: Special team will follow up on implementation
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion clarified that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of India embodies the...
Airports in Oman handle over 12 million passengers
Muscat - Passenger traffic through the airports of the Sultanate of Oman (Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, and Duqm) witnessed an increase of 1.6 percent until the end of October 2025, bringing the total...
Hotels in Oman see 10.3% increase in occupancy
Muscat- Hotels with a rating of 3-5 stars in the Sultanate of Oman witnessed an increase in the number of guests by 10.3 percent until the end of October 2025, reaching 1,895,159 guests compared to...
Oman will witness the winter solstice on Sunday
The winter solstice phenomenon for the year 2025 will begin tomorrow in the Sultanate of Oman, and thus it will be the first day of winter astronomically in the northern hemisphere of the Earth. The...
Registration for the 'Together We Advance Forum' begins tomorrow
The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers has announced the start of registration for participation in the fourth edition of the "Together We Advance" Forum, which will run from Sunday until...
Heavy rains in northern governorates of Oman
The Oman Meteorology stated that the governorates of Musandam, Al Buraimi, North al Batinah, and Al Dhahirah will experience rainfall of varying intensity, accompanied by a chance of thunderstorms...
Oman and India affirm strength of strategic partnership during official visit
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, welcomed in a joint statement the signing of the Comprehensive Economic...
HM bestows Order of Oman on Indian Prime Minister
Muscat: His Majesty the Sultan granted the Order of Oman to the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, in appreciation by His Majesty of the strong and close bilateral relations between the two...
HM the Sultan, Indian Prime Minister hold official talks
Muscat: His Majesty the Sultan and the Prime Minister of the Republic of India witnessed at Al Barakah Palace the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the Sultanate of...
Ministry calls for adherence to adventure tourism guidelines
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has called on all companies, institutions and individuals to strictly adhere to the principles of responsible tourism when carrying out adventure tourism...
MHT urges suspension of adventure tourism activities amid weather conditions
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has urged specialised companies organising adventure tourism trips and activities to closely monitor weather bulletins issued by the Civil Aviation...
Oman-India Business Forum reviews investment opportunities in Oman
Muscat: The Oman-India Business Forum, held in Muscat in the presence of the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, reviewed investment opportunities in the Sultanate of Oman and ways to enhance...
Winners of Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts, and Literature feted
MUSCAT: Assigned by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Dr Mohammed bin Said al Maamari, Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, will preside over the award ceremony of the 12th edition of the...
HH Sayyid Shihab hosts dinner in honour of the Indian Prime Minister
Muscat: His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, hosted an official dinner on Wednesday at Al Bustan Palace Hotel in Muscat in honour of Narendra Modi,...
Oman, India discuss CEPA implementation phase
Muscat: India and Oman are likely to sign a trade agreement on Thursday, opening up opportunities across a wide range of sectors, including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery,...
Khoula, Al Nahda Hospitals perform 313 operations in governorates
MUSCAT: The Directorate-General of Khoula Hospital, represented by Khoula and Al Nahda Hospitals, announced that it had performed 313 advanced surgeries across various specialties in the governorates...
ROP arrests suspects in drug smuggling and illegal entry cases
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested several individuals of Asian nationality in two separate operations related to drug smuggling and illegal entry into the Sultanate, with legal...
Education Directorate clarifies student bus incident in Muscat
Muscat: The Directorate General of Education in Muscat Governorate affirmed that a student involved in an incident on a school bus is in good health and suffered no harm, following the circulation of...
Qatar celebrates National Day tomorrow
The State of Qatar will mark its National Day tomorrow, Thursday, observed annually on December 18. The occasion reflects the country’s proud national journey and the notable achievements it has...