RO12m Maritime History Museum to come up in Sur
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism signed two financing agreements worth RO 12 million on Thursday, to fund the initial stages of the upcoming Maritime History Museum project in Sur.The...
Ukrainian Embassy in Muscat inaugurated
Muscat: The Ukrainian embassy in Muscat was inaugurated on Wednesday under the auspices of Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and under the presence of Sayyid Badr Hamad al Busaidi,...
Information ministry joins ISSN network
Tunis: The Ministry of Information on Wednesday joined the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) network during its participation in the ISSN annual meeting held in Tunis.By joining the ISSN...
RAO hosts practical demonstration of Oman-Pakistan Drill “Mountain Lynx”
Al Jabal Al Akhdar: The Royal Army of Oman (RAO) and units from the army of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Monday implemented the practical demonstration of the Omani-Pakistani joint drill...
Contracts signed for public transport hub in Nizwa
Nizwa: Investment contracts worth more than RO 7 million were signed on Monday with a number of companies in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. The contracts will generate an investment return of more than RO...
Food Security Lab concludes with 41 projects worth RO 45 million
MUSCAT: The Food Security Lab 2024, organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, concluded on Thursday, October 17, 2024, with authorities unveiling 41 investment projects...
Bank Deposits Protection Law contributes to maintaining robust financial sector
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) pointed out that the issuance of Royal decree No (47/2024) promulgating the Law on Protection of Bank Deposits contributes to maintaining a healthy and robust...
His Majesty issues two Royal Decrees
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Wednesday issued two Royal decrees reading as follows:Royal Decree No 47/2024 promulgates a Law on Protection of Bank Deposits, after presenting the...
Royal Decree promulgating a Law on Regulating Trade in Wildlife
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Tuersday issued Royal Decree No (45/2024) promulgating a Law on Regulating Trade in Wildlife, after presenting the same before the Council of...
Distance Learning Activated Tomorrow in Some Governorates
Muscat: Due to the prevailing impacts of the current weather condition, it has been decided to activate the distance learning system in all higher education institutions and government and private...
Total funds collected, reimbursed to state treasury stand at RO 177m
Muscat: The outcome of inspection conducted by the State Audit Institution (SAI) during 2023 yielded a number of positive results. This included the realization of direct added value and the...
Oman, Belarus to expand bilateral relations, partnership in many fields
Moscow: Hamoud Salim Al Tuwaih, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Russian Federation, Oman’s non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Belarus, affirmed that the Sultanate of Oman and...
Book on Oman-Korea historical cooperation launched
MUSCAT: Acting in cooperation with the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Seoul, the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) published a book titled "The Sultanate of Oman: Historical...
Omani delegation visits Unicef supply division in Denmark
MUSCAT: A delegation from the Sultanate of Oman on Sunday visited Unicef’s Global Supply and Logistics Hub in Copenhagen. The visit aims to strengthen humanitarian cooperation. The delegation...
Dhofar Scientific Forum Activities begin
SALALAH: The 'Dhofar Scientific Forum,' organised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, commenced on Sunday at Dhofar University, targeting students, academics, researchers and...
Oman's artisanal fish landings surge
MUSCAT: By the end of July 2024, Oman’s artisanal fish landings totalled approximately 371,934 tonnes, valued at around RO 276.6 million, according to preliminary statistics from the National Centre...
Food Security Lab 2024 launched
MUSCAT: The Food Security Lab 2024 kicked off on Sunday. The event is organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MoAFWR), in cooperation with Oman Vision 2040...
Oman at Riyadh GCC Municipal Works Conference
RIYADH: The Sultanate of Oman took part on Sunday in activities of the 12th Gulf Municipal Works Conference, held in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).The three-day event is themed...
Omani identity and culture celebrated in Salalah
SALALAH: The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MoARA), organised an event titled 'Oman Bridges: Identity and Civilisation.'During the five-day event, being held at Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex...
Oman, India explore areas of naval cooperation
MUSCAT: Vice Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis al Raisi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF), received in his office at Muaskar Al Murtafaa on Sunday Vice Admiral Vennam Srinivas, Flag...