Food Security Lab concludes with 41 projects worth RO 45 million
MUSCAT: The Food Security Lab 2024, organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, concluded on Thursday, October 17, 2024, with authorities unveiling 41 investment projects...
Bank Deposits Protection Law contributes to maintaining robust financial sector
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) pointed out that the issuance of Royal decree No (47/2024) promulgating the Law on Protection of Bank Deposits contributes to maintaining a healthy and robust...
His Majesty issues two Royal Decrees
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Wednesday issued two Royal decrees reading as follows:Royal Decree No 47/2024 promulgates a Law on Protection of Bank Deposits, after presenting the...
Royal Decree promulgating a Law on Regulating Trade in Wildlife
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Tuersday issued Royal Decree No (45/2024) promulgating a Law on Regulating Trade in Wildlife, after presenting the same before the Council of...
Distance Learning Activated Tomorrow in Some Governorates
Muscat: Due to the prevailing impacts of the current weather condition, it has been decided to activate the distance learning system in all higher education institutions and government and private...
Total funds collected, reimbursed to state treasury stand at RO 177m
Muscat: The outcome of inspection conducted by the State Audit Institution (SAI) during 2023 yielded a number of positive results. This included the realization of direct added value and the...
Oman, Belarus to expand bilateral relations, partnership in many fields
Moscow: Hamoud Salim Al Tuwaih, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Russian Federation, Oman’s non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Belarus, affirmed that the Sultanate of Oman and...
Book on Oman-Korea historical cooperation launched
MUSCAT: Acting in cooperation with the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Seoul, the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) published a book titled "The Sultanate of Oman: Historical...
Omani delegation visits Unicef supply division in Denmark
MUSCAT: A delegation from the Sultanate of Oman on Sunday visited Unicef’s Global Supply and Logistics Hub in Copenhagen. The visit aims to strengthen humanitarian cooperation. The delegation...
Dhofar Scientific Forum Activities begin
SALALAH: The 'Dhofar Scientific Forum,' organised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, commenced on Sunday at Dhofar University, targeting students, academics, researchers and...
Oman's artisanal fish landings surge
MUSCAT: By the end of July 2024, Oman’s artisanal fish landings totalled approximately 371,934 tonnes, valued at around RO 276.6 million, according to preliminary statistics from the National Centre...
Food Security Lab 2024 launched
MUSCAT: The Food Security Lab 2024 kicked off on Sunday. The event is organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MoAFWR), in cooperation with Oman Vision 2040...
Oman at Riyadh GCC Municipal Works Conference
RIYADH: The Sultanate of Oman took part on Sunday in activities of the 12th Gulf Municipal Works Conference, held in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).The three-day event is themed...
Omani identity and culture celebrated in Salalah
SALALAH: The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MoARA), organised an event titled 'Oman Bridges: Identity and Civilisation.'During the five-day event, being held at Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex...
Oman, India explore areas of naval cooperation
MUSCAT: Vice Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis al Raisi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF), received in his office at Muaskar Al Murtafaa on Sunday Vice Admiral Vennam Srinivas, Flag...
World Space Week highlights space tech's role in climate action
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman joins the world in celebrating World Space Week 2024, held from October 4 to 10 under the theme 'Space and Climate Change.' The event aims to raise awareness about the...
Yacht tourism in Muscat key to boosting Oman's tourism industry
Muscat: Yacht tourism plays a crucial role in boosting marine tourism in the Sultanate of Oman and is an important element in developing the country’s tourism industry.It contributes significantly...
Shura chairman discusses relations with Russian officials
MOSCOW: Khalid bin Hilal al Maawali, Chairman of Majlis Ash’shura, met with Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, in the capital Moscow,...
Astronomers see Comet C/2023 A3 in Oman’s skies
Muscat: Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been observed by Oman Astronomical Society (OAS).This observation comes as part of the OAS’s efforts to enhance astronomical awareness and contribute...
HH Sayyid Fahd receives heads of ICESCO delegation
Muscat: HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers on Wednesday received heads of delegations participating in the ICESCO Conference, which is hosted by the...