Oman, Iran pledge to strengthen cooperation
TEHRAN: The Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran have underscored the importance of consolidating cooperation and partnership in various fields, such as economy, trade, energy,...
Private health forum calls for stronger PPP
MUSCAT: The third annual forum for private health institutions concluded with a call to strengthen partnerships between the Ministry of Health and private sector entities. The forum emphasised...
New mosques, Quran teaching school opened in Thamrait
THAMRAIT: The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs marked a momentous occasion in the Wilayat of Thamrait, Dhofar Governorate, with the opening of two mosques and the Thamrait School for Teaching...
Over 26,000 imported food shipments processed in 2024
MUSCAT: The Food Safety and Quality Centre announced that it conducted 256 field visits during the first half of 2024 as part of its efforts to qualify facilities and enhance the monitoring and...
Oman celebrates GCC Wildlife Day
Muscat: Represented by the Environment Authority (EA), the Sultanate of Oman on Monday celebrated the GCC Wildlife Day under the slogan "Sustainable Marine Wildlife".The celebration of the GCC...
HM the Sultan sends written message to Iranian president
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a written message to President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran, dealing with bilateral relations between the two friendly...
Oman, Palestine ink MoU in telecommunications, IT
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, and the State of Palestine on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in...
Non-communicable diseases survey launched
Al Kamil W’al Wafi: The Directorate-General of Health Services in Al Sharqiyah South Governorate on Sunday celebrated the launch of the “National Survey for Non-Communicable Diseases.” The...
Al Dhahirah Media Forum kicks off
IBRI: The Wilayat of Ibri in Al Dhahirah Governorate witnessed the commencement of the Second Media Forum on Sunday, under the slogan ‘Media of the Future: Impact and Technology’. The three-day...
Workshop on medical, wellness tourism
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism on Sunday organised a workshop on ‘Medical and Wellness Tourism in the Sultanate of Oman’.The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr Hilal...
360 graduate from Vocational Training Institute
SALALAH: The Directorate-General of Education in the Wilayat of Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, celebrated on Sunday at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment the graduation of 360...
Oman Film Society celebrates World Cinema Day
MUSCAT: The Oman Film Society marked ‘World Cinema Day’ with a vibrant celebration at its headquarters in Airport Heights, showcasing its commitment to fostering the cinematic arts in the...
Local content gains momentum in Oil & Gas
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Energy and Minerals, in cooperation with its partners, is working to implement several projects aimed at enhancing local content, which is key to driving the sustainable...
Oman's broad money supply grew by 12.6%
MUSCAT: The broad money supply in the Sultanate of Oman recorded an annual growth of 12.6 per cent, reaching RO 24.8 billion by the end of October 2024.This increase resulted from a 24.8 per cent rise...
Oman’s GDP at constant prices hits RO 28.1 billion
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman's gross domestic product (GDP) at constant prices recorded an increase of 1.9 per cent at the end of the third quarter of 2024, reaching RO 28.146 billion, compared to RO...
HM the Sultan issues three royal decrees
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued three Royal decrees reading as follows: Royal Decree No. (67/2024) on ratifying the air services agreement between the government of the...
NCSI: Inflation rate rises by 0.5 per cent in November 2024
ONA: The inflation rate in Oman increased by 0.5% in November 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information.The data, based on the...
Enhancing Workforce in the Energy Sector
The Sultanate of Oman plays a crucial role in the clean energy sector and is steadily advancing towards becoming a regional hub for energy and minerals, leveraging its vast natural and human...
Omani-Angolan Joint Meeting explores bilateral cooperation
A joint meeting was held in Muscat on Thursday between a number of Omani ministers and undersecretaries with their Angolan counterparts to explore bilateral cooperation in various areas of mutual...
Oman to acquire stake in Angola’s Catoca and Luele mines
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Joao Lourenco of the Republic of Angola on Thursday graced the signing of an agreement and two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at Al Alam...