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New York: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the high-level event on the occasion of the fifth International Day to Combat Hate Speech, jointly organised by Morocco and the United Nations Office on...

Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO), in cooperation with FIFA, has announced the launch of a commemorative silver coin marking the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be hosted by the United States, Canada...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Wednesday issued Royal decree No (65/2026) on amending some provisions of the Unified System for Insurance Protection Extension to GCC citizens working...

MUSCAT: On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs, Personal Representative of His...

Muscat: The Main Committee for Moon Sighting announced on Tuesday the confirmation of the sighting of the crescent moon for the month of Muharram for the year 1448 AH. Consequently, Tuesday will be...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik exchanged cables of greetings with the leaders of Arab and Islamic countries on the new Hijri year 1448 AH. In the cables, His Majesty the Sultan expressed...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over the Council of Ministers meeting at Al Barakah Palace on Monday. At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty gave thanks and praise to the...

Muscat:  The total number of young people aged 15 to 34 years in the GCC countries reached approximately 23.5 million in 2024, representing 38.2 percent of the region’s total population. This...

Muscat: The completion rate of Muttrah Teleferik project has reached 90 percent in accordance with the approved timeline. This progress paves the way for the commencement of trial operations this...

Muscat: Oman unveiled its vision of civilisational coexistence to the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday with the launch of the Muscat Plan of Action, a global framework that places traditional...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued a royal order appointing the members of the Board of Directors of the International Financial Centre of Oman, a pivotal step in the Centre’s...

HAMBURG: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MoHT) participated in the Ironman European Championship in the German city of Hamburg through an introductory pavilion aimed at highlighting the tourism...

  Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Monday issued Royal Decree No (64/2026) on the promulgation of Civil Society Institutions Law. After the same was presented before the Council of...

Al Mudhaibi: The North Al Sharqiyah Governorate is preparing to launch the annual Grape Festival in the Niyabat of Samad Al Shaan, within the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, on June 16-17. The event seeks to...

Muscat: As global attention turns to climate action and environmental sustainability, the Sultanate of Oman is intensifying efforts to strengthen conservation, expand green cover and advance its...

MINSK: The Omani-Belarusian Business Forum, held in Minsk, saw the signing of seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on the sidelines of the Omani trade delegation’s visit to the Republic of...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman condemns and denounces the targeting of the sisterly State of Kuwait, reaffirming its solidarity and support for measures aimed at safeguarding its security and...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Monday issued two Royal decrees, reading as follows: Royal Decree No (61/2026) on the promulgation of the Law on Combating Cybercrime. After the same...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, discussed during a telephone call on Sunday the latest developments in the region, as well as ongoing...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received cables of greetings from some officials in the Sultanate of Oman, on the occasion of Eid Al Adha 1447 AH. In their cables, they expressed...