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Muscat: Hong Kong is keen to invest and work together with the GCC countries, including the Sultanate of Oman, with a particular focus on alternative energy. Speaking to the Observer, Alpha Lau,...

Muscat: Major banks in the Sultanate of Oman have indicated that they will be launching the Maal debit and credit cards. This Central Bank of Oman-initiated local card, to be launched in cooperation...

Muscat: The annual report of Vision 2040 highlights the integration of the transport sector with the national urban strategy.The project highlights the completion of the initial feasibility study for...

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has invited local and international companies to participate and submit proposals for building, financing,...

Muscat: Middle Eastern carriers saw a 6.3 percent year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased 6.2 percent year-on-year, and the load factor was 81.9 percent, unchanged compared to September...

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) is in the process of finalizing the procedures for awarding the Muscat Expressway expansion project, which is eagerly...

Muscat: To ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations and to mitigate the risks of money laundering and terrorism financing, Oman Customs has issued a guide on how to...

 The Muscat Governorate Development and Enhancement Committee visited the Muttrah Cable Car project work sites to review the progress and on-site developments. What is the Muttrah Cable Car...

Muscat: While farm villas in the Sultanate of Oman have traditionally catered to domestic tourists, but have significant potential to attract international visitors seeking authentic,  experiential...

The Minister of Labor has issued a resolution 602/2025 regulating work permits and work practice permits. A work permit is the written approval issued by the Ministry of Labour to the employer to...

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, along with other GCC countries, stands to benefit from the GCC Unified Tourist Visa, which aims to simplify travel across member states. The pilot launch of the...

Muscat: The Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the Sultanate of Oman is launching a new central system for mobile phone number portability.   According to TRA, it will be an integrated central...

Muscat: The State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority, or the State Audit Institution (SAI), has published a community brief on the results of its work contained in its 2024 Annual Report to...

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has asked companies licensed to manage app-based taxi services to adhere to a ministerial decision of 2018/195...

Muscat: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a global safety campaign titled “Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries” to raise awareness among air travellers on how to...

Muscat: The Entry/Exit System (EES) introduced by the European Union does not impact or change the visa application process in any way, according the VFS Global, the main visa processing agency for...

Muscat: Muscat Municipality has announced a public tender for the development of the Friday Market project in the Wilayat of Muttrah. The project will be established in Wadi Kabir across two plots...

The largest Moon/Mars analog mission to date was launched with 17 institutions on five continents: the "World's Biggest Analog." According to a statement, from October 13 to 26, 2025, 16...

The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) came into effect for people travelling to the Schengen area on Sunday. Airlines have requested their travellers to review the new requirements...

Muscat: The Sultanate witnessed a jump in the number of air travelers from Saudi Arabia in August 2025. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the number of Saudi...