King of Bahrain concludes official visit
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik led the farewell party at the Royal Airport for King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, who concluded his two-day state visit to the...
King of Bahrain arrives in Oman
Muscat: King Hamad bin Issa al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain arrived on Tuesday on a two-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman.His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik led the welcoming party for...
Strong earthquake hits southwestern Japan, triggering Tsunami advisories
Tokyo: A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has hit southwestern Japan, the country's Meteorological Agency said on Monday.Tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture,...
Diwan of Royal Court issues statement
Muscat: The Diwan of Royal Court issued a statement reading as follows:“Based on the Royal keenness of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to provide the means of a dignified life for the people of...
HM presides over student festival
Muscat: Under the Royal patronage of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, a student festival themed "Oman's Renewed Renaissance" was held at Al Fateh Square in Muscat Governorate on Saturday, in the...
Oman leads Gulf in Global Fisheries Index
MUSCAT: Oman has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by ranking 17th globally and first in the Gulf on the Fisheries Index, a key component of the Global Environmental Performance Index. This...
Trade sector fuels Oman's economic growth
MUSCAT: The trade sector has emerged as a cornerstone of the Sultanate of Oman's economy, bolstered by forward-looking policies and legislation designed to create a thriving investment environment....
MSX Index crosses 4,600 mark
MUSCAT: The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) sustained gains last week, breaching the 4600-point level before closing at 4,597 points, a weekly increase of 24 points. Banking, energy, and industrial sector...
HM addresses nation on Accession Day
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik delivered a Royal speech on the occasion of the 11th of January, the day he assumed power in the Sultanate of Oman. The speech reads as follows: In...
Royal directives issued to change names of some roads in Oman
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave his Royal directives pertaining to names of national and main roads in the Sultanate of Oman. As per His Majesty’s directives, naming the road...
National Pre-marital Screening Campaign launched
Muscat: The Ministry of Health organized on Thursday an introductory meeting on the National Awareness Campaign for Pre-Marital Medical Screening, aimed at raising awareness about the campaign, which...
HM receives greetings on Accession Day Anniversary
Muscat: Upon the dawn of Accession Day, the 11th of January, the day His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik took the reins of leadership in the Sultanate of Oman, His Majesty the Sultan received...
Oman, Iran Discuss Aspects of Joint Cooperation
Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs received here today Dr. Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs in the...
Omani economy witnesses remarkable growth over past five years
Muscat: Since His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s accession day, the Omani economy achieved a remarkable growth, thanks to efforts to diversify the economy, enhance non-oil revenues, and expand...
HM presides over Royal Horse Race Festival
Seeb: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over the Royal Horse Racing Festival at Madinat Al Adiyat racecourse in the Wilayat of Al Seeb in the Governorate of Muscat on Tuesday.Prior to the...
Oman accords special attention to equestrian sports
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman attaches a great importance to equestrian sports and it lends constant support to participants in horse races organised by the Royal Horse Racing Club and Oman Equestrian...
Oman to celebrate HM the Sultan’s Accession Day on Saturday
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman will celebrate next Saturday His Majesty the Sultan's Accession Day, which falls on January 11, every year. Oman's Renewed Renaissance has achieved accomplishments whose...
On Behalf of HM, Sayyid Fahd receives Egyptian Foreign Minister
Muscat: On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers received on Monday Dr Badr Abdel Aati, Minister of...
HM confers medals on senior ROP officers
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin TariK, the Supreme Commander, conferred medals of Excellent Service, Royal Commendation and Proficiency on a number of senior officers of the Royal Oman Police...
HM to preside over Royal Horse Race Festival
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will preside over the Royal Horse Race Festival, which will be held at Al Adiyat horse race track in the Wilayat of Al Seeb on Tuesday.The festival will...