Mercure brand hotel opens in Muscat
Muscat, Oman – The Accor group has announced the soft opening of the Mercure brand in Muscat. The hotel captures the essence of local exploration and authentic Omani hospitality.Located 15 minutes...
Bids invited for remaining work on Adam-Thumrait road project
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has invited bids for the construction of remaining works for the dualization of the Adam-Thumrait road (Part 1...
GCC-EU Summit to establish strategic ties
BRUSSELS: The Sultanate of Oman will take part in the first joint summit between GCC states and the European Union (GCC-EU Summit), scheduled to be held on Wednesday in Brussels, the Kingdom of...
Oman to mark Women’s Day tomorrow
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will celebrate tomorrow the Omani Women’s Day in recognition of women’s vital role in the nation’s progress.This year, Omani Women’s Day is themed 'Women as...
Royal decree would conserve wildlife, stymie violations, EA
MUSCAT: The Environment Authority (EA) affirmed that the Royal Decree on the Wildlife Trade Regulation Law specifies the priority that the Sultanate of Oman has set in terms of nature conservation and...
Heavy rains lash northern governorates
MUSCAT: A number of governorates of the Sultanate of Oman witnessed heavy to moderate rainfall causing wadis to overflow, on Tuesday.The Weather forecast by the National Multi Hazard Early Warning...
Family rescued after being trapped in a house in Sur
Sur: Rescue teams from the Civil Defense and Ambulance Department in the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate responded to a report about a family trapped in a house in the Wilayat of Sur due to high...
Destination Oman: Six Indian weddings in 2023, more this year
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism seeks to provide incentives and facilities to attract major wedding planners from foreign countries as it will strengthen the local economy and promote the...
Voting starts tomorrow for "Together We Progress" forum topics
Muscat: In accordance with the royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik emphasizing the importance of citizen participation in decision-making and enhancing their role in shaping...
Road cut off in Jalan Bani Bu Ali due to overflowing Wadi Sal
Sur: As of 11:40 AM, the National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) has reported ongoing disruptions in essential services in the governorates of South and North Al Sharqiyah.A total of 6...
OFA condemns attacks on Omani referee, his team
Muscat: Oman Football Association (OFA) has condemned in the strongest terms the unprovoked attack and the use of threatening and intimidating language towards the Omani international referee Ahmed al...
Sayyid Asaad to head Oman’s delegation to the GCC-European summit
Muscat: Assigned by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, His Highness Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Personal...
Effect of weather system likely tonight
Muscat: The impact of the tropical condition in the form of rainy clouds is predicted to begin during the night on the shores of South Al Sharqiyah and Al Wusta governorates with chances of rainfall...
Belarus PM visits National Museum and Royal Opera House Muscat
MUSCAT: Roman Golovchenko, Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus, and his accompanying delegation on Monday visited the National Museum within the framework of his current visit to the Sultanate...
Weather: Ministry of Labour guidelines for business owners
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has urged employers and business owners to follow certain guidelines during heavy rains and floods, which include:1. Stay updated with official weather alerts and ensure...
HH Sayyid Fahd receives Belarus PM
Muscat: His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmood al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, on Monday received Roman Golovchenko, Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus at the Council...
IndiGo's Mumbai-Muscat flight gets bomb scare
Muscat: India’s largest carrier IndiGo Airlines (6E) faced bomb threats on two separate flights departing from Mumbai (BOM) on Monday, triggering immediate security responses.Flight 6E1275 to Muscat...
Tropical system expected to bring heavy rains in Oman
Muscat: The National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) has activated its emergency center and mobilized response teams in South Al Sharqiyah, Al Wusta, and Dhofar as the tropical depression in...
Heavy rainfall expected in three governorates as tropical system approaches
Oman Meteorology has issued Weather Alert (1) warning of heavy rainfall ranging between 30 to 80 mm, starting tomorrow Monday. The affected regions include the governorates of South Al Sharqiyah, Al...
Belarus PM arrives in Oman
Muscat: Roman Golovchenko, Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus on Sunday arrived in the Sultanate of Oman on a three-day official visit.Upon their arrival at the Royal Airport, Sayyid Badr Hamad...