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Oman condemns attacks on civilian, economic facilities in Saudi Arabia

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has condemned the attacks targeting civilian and economic facilities in several cities of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and expressed its solidarity with...

HM hosts dinner in honour of President of Rwanda

Salalah: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik hosted an official dinner at Al Hosn Palace on Monday in honour of President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda on the occasion of his official visit...

HM, President of Rwanda hold official talks

Salalah: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda held an official session of talks at Al Hosn Palace in Salalah this afternoon. Discussions focused...

HM receives President of Rwanda

Salalah: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda at Al Hosn Palace in Salalah on Monday, on the occasion of his official visit to the Sultanate of...

HM, French President hold Talks on Bilateral ties, regional developments

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik held a telephone conversation on Sunday with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, during which they reviewed the bilateral relations between...

HM issues ten Royal Decrees

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Thursday issued 10 Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No (67/2026) promulgates the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic...

Oman reaffirms global commitment to youth empowerment and development

New York: The Sultanate of Oman has renewed its steadfast commitment to sustaining partnership and cooperation with the United Nations and its Youth Office, in order to empower young cadres, activate...

HM pays fraternal visit to Saudi Arabia

Jeddah: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik paid a private fraternal visit on Tuesday to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). During the visit, His Majesty held a meeting with Prince Mohammed bin...

HH The Honourable Lady visits Omani Women’s Association in Salalah

SALALAH: Her Highness the Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman paid a visit today to the Omani Women's Association in Salalah, as part of her...

HM receives written message from Saudi Crown Prince

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a written message from Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,...

On behalf of His Majesty, HH Sayyid Shihab Presides over Recital of Prophet’s Biography

Muscat: On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, presided on Monday over a ceremony held at Al Mawlid Hall in...

Foreign Minister, Japanese counterpart discuss friendship and cooperation ties

Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received in Muscat on Thursday Motegi Toshimitsu, Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, the two ministers discussed...

Oman, Türkiye review bilateral relations

MUSCAT: Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali al Harthi, Under-Secretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, met with Musa Kulaklıkaya, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Türkiye, at the...

Rain batters parts of Al Sharqiyah Governorate

IBRA: Several wilayats of Al Sharqiyah North Governorate witnessed moderate to heavy rains causing flow of several wadis, on Wednesday. The Wilayat of Ibra experienced moderate to heavy rainfall in...

HEAC extends over 33,000 academic offers in first admission round

Muscat: The Higher Education Admission Center at the Ministry of Education on Wednesday announced the results of the first admission round for the 2026/2027 academic year for General Education Diploma...

Oman’s enduring humanitarian contributions and active global presence

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman will join nations around the world on Wednesday in observing World Humanitarian Day, reaffirming its active presence and enduring contributions to supporting humanitarian...

Statement issued on follow-Up to Grounded Vessel incident of Al Hallaniyat Islands

Muscat: The Environment Authority continues to monitor the repercussions of the vessel grounding incident near Al Qibliyah Island, part of the Al Hallaniyat Islands archipelago in the Governorate of...

Oman marks World Youth Day on Tuesday

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, along with other countries, marks World Youth Day (WYD) which falls on August 12 each year. During the years...

RAO,RAFO shine at Scotland’s World Music Championships

PERTH: The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) Band secured first place overall in Category 4B at the World Pipe Band Championships held in Perth, Scotland. The band also claimed first place in the...

Perseid meteor shower to light up Oman’s skies

Muscat: The skies over the Sultanate of Oman are experiencing the annual Perseid meteor shower, which can be observed with the naked eye across various governorates, particularly from dark locations...

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