ROHM to present leading opera singers in December
Muscat: The Royal Opera House Muscat's (ROHM) December line-up features Donizetti’s beloved opera La Fille du Régiment; an exhilarating Piano Duel between two renowned virtuosos; a stunning fusion...
Al Wajajah border checkpoint marks UAE 53th National Day
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman joined the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in celebrating its 53rd National Day, marked annually on December 2, through a special event organised by the General Secretariat...
Northwesterly wind affects some parts of Oman
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is currently experiencing northwesterly winds, resulting in significant dust activity and reduced horizontal visibility in several areas.The governorates of al Sharqiyah...
Major fire erupts in Mabela industrial area
Muscat: Firefighters managed to control and extinguish a major fire in a scrap metal shop in the Maabela industrial area in the Wilayat of Seeb.No injuries were reported from the incident. ...
UAE’s embassy in Muscat marks 53RD ND
MUSCAT: The embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Muscat held a reception to mark the 53rd National Day of the UAE, on Sunday.The event was attended by Their Highnesses, ministers, members of...
Finance ministry reviews 2025 draft budget at the State Council
Muscat: The State Council hosted Sultan bin Salim al Habsi, Minister of Finance at a regular meeting held under the chairmanship of Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah al Khalili to discuss the draft state...
Oman set to launch first experimental rocket Duqm-1
Muscat - The Sultanate of Oman will launch its first experimental scientific rocket, called (Duqm-1) on Wednesday, under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information...
These banknotes cannot be used after December 31
Muscat: Certain denominations of currency will be withdrawn from circulation and will be not useable as a legal tender after December 31.The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) circular of January 7 stated...
RAM launches programme for risk management and resilience
Muscat: The Royal Academy of Management has unveiled its Executive Programme in Resilience and Risk Management, designed to equip national professionals with the skills to address the future.The...
GCC Common Market: A success story of 17 years
Muscat: All natural and legal citizens in the GCC countries are treated the same as citizens without discrimination or differentiation in all economic fields.Over the past years, many achievements...
Oman plays a key role in GCC integration
Muscat—The Sultanate of Oman has been keen to support the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)’s development in various fields and has diligently contributed to communication and cooperation with member...
One person dies after drowning in Muscat
Muscat: A person died of drowning in the sea around the northern Ghubrah area in the wilayat of Bausher, the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority in Muscat Governorate reported on Sunday.On Saturday,...
Foreign Minister discusses developments in Syria
Muscat - Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister, discussed through a phone call with Bassam Sabbagh, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic, the...
Sayyid Fahd to chair Oman’s delegation at GCC Summit
On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers will head tomorrow “Sunday” to the State of...
Omani-Belgian Relations: Promising investment opportunities
The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Belgium look forward to strengthening bilateral relations and pushing them to wider horizons in the areas of trade, investment, and cultural cooperation to...
His Majesty to Visit Belgium on Monday
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state visit to the Kingdom of Belgium on Monday. A statement was issued by the Diwan of the Royal Court to this effect. It reads as follows: ...
Oman's experimental rocket launch from Duqm this week
Muscat: As the National Space Services Company (NASCOM) will conduct an experimental space rocket launch in the Duqm marine area on December 4, all fishermen and sea-goers have been advised to avoid...
MOH will lay foundation stone for Al Falah Hospital on Monday
Muscat- The Ministry of Health (MOH) will lay the foundation stone of Al Falah Hospital in South al Sharqiyah Governorate on Monday at a ceremony presided over by Dr. Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi,...
Winds bring temperatures down in parts of Oman
Muscat: Northwesterly winds continue to be active on Saturday, accompanied by a rise in sea waves on the coasts of Musandam Governorate and the coasts of the Sea of Oman, in addition to rising...
Mild tremors were felt in Muscat
Muscat: A mild earthquake measuring 2.3 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Wilayat of Al Amerat at 11:06 am today, which was also felt by residents of the Wilayats of Al Amerat, Muscat, Muttrah,...