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The Central Bank of Oman (Oman) recently announced that local banks in the country will soon issue a national payment card under its supervision.  It is an extension of the national payment systems,...

Undersea cable damages in the Red Sea disrupted internet access on Sunday in parts of Asia and the Middle East, experts said, though it wasn't immediately clear what caused the incident.There is...

The Oman Society for Astronomy and Space has arranged the mass observation facilities to witness the lunar eclipse across several locations in the Sultanate of Oman. The venues are Al Khuwair Square...

The Sultanate of Oman saw an increase of 26 percent in the number of charter flights during the 2024-2025 season, with 588 services contributing to around $80 million in revenues from accommodation,...

Muscat: The recently announced Golden Residency programme by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) ensures stability for the investor and promotes the Sultanate of...

Muscat - Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran Group) announced a series of strategic investment partnerships on Monday with local and international institutions as part of its Group’s 20th...

Muscat – The Omran Group, which marked its 20th anniversary on Monday, announced a series of strategic investment partnerships with local and international institutions.The event was held in the...

The Ministry of Labor has announced the implementation of licensing requirements for over 40 professions. Therefore, all employees working in establishments or those intended to be appointed in these...

Muscat:  Traffic violations recorded in the GCC are instantly exchanged between authorities in the member countries, and the project is nearly 95 percent complete, said the Secretary-General of the...

The Sultante of Oman is targeting one million tourists annually from India, said a top official of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) during the recently held workshop in Jaipur.   Yousuf...

Middle Eastern carriers saw a 5.3 % year-on-year increase in demand, while capacity rose by 5.6% year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.1% as growth rebounded after the disruptions caused by the...

Muscat: Three companies have submitted bids for the construction of Balance Works for the dualization of Adam-Thumrait Road (Sultan Said bin Taimour Road Part 1 and 3A), which was opened on August...

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) will launch on Sunday several schemes to boost investment in the country, which include the Golden Residency, the Companies...

The Indonesian government has launched a mandatory electronic system to facilitate entry procedures for travelers to Indonesia.The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Jakarta has urged its citizens to...

Based on suggestions, Shahin has been selected to be the official name for the unified national application for charging electric vehicles in the Sultanate of Oman.Earlier this month, the Ministry of...

Muscat: In line with the Muscat Area Traffic Study carried out using advanced technology to gather data and take actions to adapt to shifts in traffic patterns, Muscat Municipality has been...

All 2027 model vehicles will be subject to new requirements aligned with international standards to enhance safety and protect the environment, the official statement said.The Ministry of Commerce,...

Muscat: The Muscat International Airport sees a substantial jump in the number of  tranist passengers in the first seven months of 2025.According to the National Centre for Statistics and...

The financial bids for the Development of Burj Al Sahwa Roundabout and its Connected Roads have been opened by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Information Technology (MTCIT).The...

The National Platform for Suggestions, Complaints, and Reports (Tajawob) has been receiving positive responses from the public since its launch.The platform offers citizens and residents to report...