Entire Gaza neighborhoods demolished by Israeli strikes
Gaza: Palestinians in the sealed-off Gaza Strip struggled to find any safe area, as Israeli strikes demolished entire neighborhoods. Hospitals ran low on supplies and a power blackout was expected...
GCC-EU Council calls for de-escalation between Israelis, Palestinians
Muscat: The Joint GCC-EU Ministerial Council stressed the importance of restraint and de-escalation between Palestinians and Israelis, as well as the release of detainees from both sides.This was...
Duqm Economic Forum to explore future of green industry
Duqm: The future of green industries, developing trends in the renewable energy sector, and the most significant projects being carried out in the region in this sector will be covered at the Duqm...
EU lauds Oman's foreign policy, regional, international efforts
Muscat: Foreign ministers taking part in the 27th meeting of the Joint GCC-EU Ministerial Council hailed the Sultanate of Oman’s foreign policy and the country’s regional and international efforts...
Oman reviews cooperation with EU
Muscat: Qais Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, met separately in Muscat on Tuesday Olivier Bechet, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic...
Over 123,000 Palestinians displaced in Gaza Strip due to aggression: UN
New York: The United Nations (UN) on Monday said that over 123,000 people have been displaced in the Gaza Strip considering the persistent Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip for the third day."Over...
EU delegation visits frigate “Navarra” at Port Sultan Qaboos
Muscat: A delegation from the European Union (EU) on Monday visited Operation Atalanta’s frigate “Navarra” at Port Sultan Qaboos.The visiting delegation comprised Josep Borrell, High...
Oman, KSA ink MoU to promote cultural cooperation
Riyadh: Within the framework of the visit of HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, an official session of talks was held in Riyadh on Sunday with HH Prince...
Oman expresses sympathy with Afghanistan on devastating earthquake
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its sympathy with Afghanistan on the devastating earthquake that struck western Afghanistan yesterday (Saturday).In a statement issued by the Foreign...
Construction works in Saay Commercial District in Duqm reach 33%
Duqm: Numerous projects and service facilities are being carried out by the Special Economic Zone Administration in Duqm (SEZAD) in Saay, the new commercial District, as the construction works in the...
GCC-EU Joint Ministerial Council to meet in Oman
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman will host a meeting of the 27th session of the EU-GCC Joint Ministerial Council on October 9 and 10, 2023.The GCC’s side will be headed by Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr...
Oman congratulates Morocco, Portugal, Spain on winning bid to host FIFA World Cup 2030
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman congratulated Morocco, Portugal and Spain on winning the bid to host FIFA World Cup 2030.Oman also congratulated Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay on obtaining...
Oman ranks 6th in Arab world at 2IPD in 2023
Riyadh: The Sultanate of Oman ranked 6th in the Arab world and 65th internationally in the 2023 Integrated Index for Postal Development (2IPD) and bagged the “Excellence Award” of the same.This...
Jood platform for charitable donations launched
Muscat: The Ministry of Social Development launched here on Thursday an electronic platform for charitable donations codenamed “Jood” or “Give Generously”.The digital platform aims to serve...
RAFO officer honoured for heroic venture that saved life of aircrew
Muscat: Air Vice Marshal Khamis Hammad al Ghafri, Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), on Thursday honoured Wing Commander Majid Saif al Maamari in appreciation for his heroic role in...
Oman oil price declines $4.43, reaches $86.25
Muscat: Oman oil price (December delivery 2023) on Thursday reached 86.25 US Dollars, comprising a decline by 4.43 US Dollars from the price of yesterday (Wednesday), which stood at 90.68 US...
WHO delegation visits Badaa Health Village in North Al Sharqiyah
Wadi Bani Khalid: A delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) office in the Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday visited Badaa Health Village in the wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid, Governorate of...
Sayyid Badr, UN Envoy review situations in Yemen
Muscat: Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad al Busaidi received in Muscat on Wednesday Hans Grundberg, UN Special Envoy to Yemen.During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the situations in Yemen and...
First phase of Hai al Naseem project completed
BARKA: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning on Wednesday announced the completion of the first phase of Sorouh project (Hai al Naseem project) in the Wilayat of Barka in South Al Batinah...
Expansion of Nizwa Hospital costs RO 30 million
Nizwa: The Ministry of Health on Wednesday celebrated the opening of Nizwa Reference Hospital’s expansion project carried out to the tune of RO 30 million.The expansion takes up the hospital’s...