Oman signs three major transport agreements
ONA: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology signed three strategic agreements on Thursday, in Muscat to enhance road infrastructure, develop port facilities and improve...
Oman, Afghanistan discuss strengthening trade and investment ties
ONA: The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, received the Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi on...
HM issues four Royal Decrees
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Monday issued four Royal Decrees, reading as follows:Royal Decree No (23/2025) on ratifying the agreement of cooperation in the field of maritime...
HM issues two Royal Decrees
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Thursday issued two Royal decrees reading as follows:Royal decree No 21/2025 defines the specializations of the Foreign Ministry.Article (1) states that...
HM exchanges Ramadhan greetings
Muscat: On the advent of the holy month of Ramadhan, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has exchanged cables of greetings on this blessed occasion with leaders of Arab and Islamic countries.In the...
HH Sayyid Theyazin graces opening of 2nd “Together We Progress” forum
Muscat: HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, on Wednesday graced the opening of the 2nd edition of “Together We Progress” forum. The two-day event is...
EA deals with Humpback Whale death’s off the Soqra Coast
Muscat: The Environment Authority (EA) in Al Wusta Governorate is dealing with the death of an Arabian Sea humpback whale that reportedly perished yesterday off the coast of Al Jazir in Al Wusta...
Information Ministry Concert marks opening of new theatre
Muscat: The Ministry of Information on Tuesday held a concert to mark the opening of the “Information Ministry’s Theatre”.The event was held under the auspices of Dr Abdullah bin Nasser al...
President of Kazakhstan receives Sayyid Badr
Astana: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan received at the Presidential Palace in the capital, Astana on Tuesday Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister.During...
Shura approves draft laws
Muscat: The Majlis Ash’shura approved the draft law on Collection of State Dues and the draft law on Rights of Persons with Disabilities and referred them to the State Council. The council also...
Tunisian President receives interior minister
Tunis: President Kais Saied of the Tunisian Republic received at the Presidential Palace on Sunday Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al Busaidi, Minister of Interior.This meeting took place when the Tunisian...
New York records first case of new Mpox strain
Washington: The New York State Department of Health announced the first case of new Mpox strain.The department did not provide further information on the case.Three Mpox cases have been confirmed in...
HM receives written messages from Kyrgyz President, Premier
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received two written messages from President Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic and Adylbek Kasymaliyev, Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan dealing with...
Oman advances 20 places in 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index
Muscat: The results of the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index revealed notable progress for Oman as it is ranked 50th globally out of 180 countries, and 4th in the Arab world, advancing 20 places...
Oman marks International Day of Arabian Leopard
MUSCAT: Represented by the Environment Authority (EA), the Sultanate of Oman marked the “International Day of the Arabian Leopard”, which falls on 10 February every year. The event seeks to raise...
RO 1.3m Al Hallaniyat Health Centre opens
SHALEEM AND Al HALLANIYAT ISLANDS: The Ministry of Health (MoH) on Monday celebrated the opening of the Al Hallaniyat Health Centre in the Wilayat of Shaleem and Al Hallaniyat Islands in Dhofar...
HM leaves for private visit
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left the homeland on Sunday in a private visit lasting several days.May the Almighty Allah protect His Majesty the Sultan in his journeys and grant him...
HM issues three Royal Decrees
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Tuesday issued three Royal decrees reading as follows:Royal Decree No (18/2025) promulgates the establishment of an index for promising startups.Article...
HM hosts dinner in honour of Emir of Qatar
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik hosted an official dinner at Al Alam Palace guesthouse on Tuesday in honour of Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar.The dinner was...
HM, Emir of Qatar hold talks
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar held an official session of talks at Al Alam Palace on Tuesday.At the outset of the...