CAA welcomes unified GCC aviation authority
The Sultanate of Oman's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has welcomed the approval to establish the Gulf Civil Aviation Authority under the umbrella of the General Secretariat of the Cooperation...
How to use the Omani Riyal symbol
Muscat: The image of the Omani Rial symbol, which was unveiled recently, can now be downloaded from the following link.Central Bank Of Oman - Omani Riyal SymbolThe Central Bank of Oman (CBO)...
Contract awarded for Muttrah Square Project in Muscat
Muscat: Muscat Municipality has announced the awarding of the contract for construction works for the "Muttrah Square" project.The project includes an iconic U-shaped bridge spanning five meters over...
Oman's eyes a surge in visitors from China with a direct flight
The Minister of Tourism, Salim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, spoke about China as a source market for tourism in the Sultanate. Oman's unique and authentic offering will be appealing to Chinese...
Need for industry collaboration to develop AI infrastructure
Muscat: While the current AI investment gains are concentrated among infrastructure providers such as chipmakers and cloud services, future growth will come as firms learn to expand margins using AI,...
Updates done on all A320 aircraft registered in Oman: CAA
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the Sultanate of Oman has confirmed that all commercial A320 aircraft registered have undergone the necessary system updates, in accordance with the latest...
Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, mobile transfers: How customers make payments in Oman
Following the launch of guidelines for card tokenisation in 2023, international and local payment applications like Samsung Pay and Apple Pay were launched in the Sultanate.According to the Central...
Single GCC civil aviation authority plan gets a boost
Muscat: The GCC states on Sunday recommended setting a unified Civil Aviation Authority, a Unified Upper Airspace for GCC states, and Advanced Air Mobility projects across the region.The GCC...
The holiday season is here: Check the validity of documents
Muscat: Royal Oman Police (ROP) has urged both outbound and inbound travellers to ensure the validity of their identification documents and renew them well in advance before official holidays or...
Oman sees a drop in hydrocarbon revenues: Report
The Sultanate of Oman's public revenue totalled RO 8,481 million by the end of Q3 2025, reflecting an 8 percent decrease from RO 9,198 million recorded during the same quarter of 2024. The...
Oman returns to capital markets with renewed investor confidence
The Sultanate of Oman returned to international capital markets with a sovereign sukuk issuance of RO 385 million ($1 billion) on the following terms: 7.5 years maturity, yield spread ( 60 basis...
MOSD approves association of recruit offices for expats
Muscat: The Ministry of Social Development (MOSD) issued a decision to establish an association of offices for recruiting expatriate workers.The association will be managed by a board of directors...
Oman's economy on path of growth, expansion: Minister
Muscat: The economy is making good progress, as the Sultanate of Oman has transitioned from the recovery phase to one of economic growth and expansion. Dr. Said bin Mohammed al Saqri, Minister of...
What is your plan for the upcoming long weekend?
With minimum or night temperatures dropping in most governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, November is ideal for outdoor activities and exploration, like camping and trekking.The National Day...
IATA calls for aircraft systems safety following 5G/6G expansion
National telecommunications regulators must ensure that 5G and future 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionic systems, the International Air...
Maal: Oman has its own national payment card
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Thursday pilot-launched the national payment card, Maal, coinciding with the celebration of Oman's National Day.The initiative aims to strengthen the national...
HM graces Naval Fleet Parade
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, graced the Fleet Parade 2025, within the context of the Sultanate of Oman's celebration of the Glorious National Day. The Royal...
What is one-stop travel for GCC nationals
Muscat: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) recently announced that the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain will start implementng the first phase of the “one-stop” travel system in December. The...
GCC initiates steps for a joint action on economic reforms
Muscat: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has initiated several measures for joint action in various economic sectors.Some of these initiatives include the adoption of the unified framework for...
MHT announces the start of the cruise season
Muscat: The major ports of Oman have begun receiving cruise ships for the season, which runs from November to May. The Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat Governorate and Khasab Port in Musandam Governorate...