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The 46th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, scheduled to convene on Wednesday in Manama, Bahrain, is a pivotal gathering that will bring together the leaders of the GCC member states, including...

As National Day approaches, the excitement is not only for the long weekend holidays that accompany the celebrations but also for the opportunity to reflect on the Sultanate of Oman’s achievements...

As the calendar year draws to a close, this is a moment for reflection before charting the course ahead. It is time to highlight how Oman navigates global challenges.History serves as the most...

The visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Kingdom of Spain marks a pivotal moment in the relationship between Oman and Spain, which spans over five decades whose diplomatic relations...

A nation that is home to a diverse population, Oman has demonstrated that economic vitality and innovation can be cultivated from within. The country’s thriving ecosystem of homegrown businesses,...

Oman-Türkiye relations are set to significantly expand with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s two-day state visit to Oman starting on Wednesday. This visit, following His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin...

As the new winter tourism season approaches, optimism is running high across Oman’s tourism sector. The recent signing of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, ending the nearly two-year-old...

The Israeli aggression in Gaza and the conflicts resulting from its continuous occupation of Palestinian territories are not new, but the violence that started on October 7, 2023, reached extreme...

In A world where diplomacy often revolves around trade exchanges, the Sultanate of Oman continues to follow its own path — one that values the intangible yet powerful force of human...

As Oman enters the final quarter of its Tenth Five-Year Development Plan, the nation stands at a pivotal moment — reflecting on a journey marked by resilience, reform and renewal.Launched amid the...

In a significant move to bolster SME financing, Future Fund Oman (FFO) launched a lending portfolio in collaboration with Beehive, a regional digital SME lending platform. This initiative provides...

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued several significant directives focusing on economic diversification, social development and job creation, aiming to secure a prosperous future for the...

The recent Israeli air strike in Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas leaders, has sparked a significant diplomatic crisis with far-reaching implications for regional stability, mediation efforts and...

COMEX 2025, Oman’s premier technology exhibition, is set to significantly boost AI knowledge and adoption within the Sultanate of Oman through a multifaceted approach encompassing strategic...

Oman's Golden Residency programme, launched on Sunday, offers a compelling opportunity for investors seeking long-term stability and growth in the Middle East. This initiative is a cornerstone of...

As the summer break ends, the Sultanate of Oman is soon embarking on a new academic year, 2025/2026, a period marked by significant educational advancements and a renewed focus on student well-being...

The global shift away from a fossil-fuel-dependent economy is an irreversible reality, and for the Sultanate of Oman, a nation whose general budget remains heavily reliant on oil revenues, this shift...

The Sultanate of Oman has strongly condemned and rejected Israel’s decision to continue its military occupation of the Gaza Strip, viewing it as a clear violation of international law and a...

Despite Oman's world-class road infrastructure, the number of traffic fatalities continues to rise alarmingly, which is difficult to grasp. According to the National Centre for Statistics and...

Working in the public sector in Oman and elsewhere typically involved climbing the career ladder gradually, with longevity and perseverance being the reward system.On the other hand, private sector...