Times of Oman
OMAN UNVEILS RELIEF MEASURES TO MITIGATE ECONOMIC IMPACT
Oman has announced a package of support measures to mitigate the economic impact of ongoing geopolitical developments, following directives from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. The measures, aimed at supporting businesses and safeguarding supply...
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HM PRESIDES OVER COUNCIL OF MINISTERS’ MEETING
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over the Council of Ministers meeting at Al Barakah Palace on Monday. At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty gave thanks and praise to the Almighty Allah for the plentiful riches, and...
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CIVIL SOCIETY LAW TO BOOST GOVERNANCE AND VOLUNTEER WORK
The Ministry of Social Development has affirmed that the issuance of the Civil Society Institutions Law reflects a strong commitment to advancing the social work system and regulating the civil society sector, thereby enhancing institutional efficiency...
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OMAN INTENSIFIES GLOBAL INVESTMENT DRIVE ACROSS 15 INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Invest Oman has expanded its global outreach to 15 international markets and engaged with 260 leading companies worldwide, securing investment commitments for 12 strategic projects as the Sultanate continues to strengthen its position as a competitive...
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DIE-HARD FANS READY FOR THRILLS AND EXCITEMENT
MUSCAT: As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off today, some football fans from Oman have travelled thousands of kilometres to support their favourite teams on football’s biggest stage. With flights booked, match tickets secured and itineraries carefully...
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NEW PARK AND ROAD PROJECTS TO GIVE MUSCAT A FACE-LIFT
In a move aimed at strengthening infrastructure and enhancing community services, Muscat Municipality has signed several agreements for the implementation of new development projects in the wilayats of Seeb, Bausher and Al Amerat, further supporting...
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HEATWAVE GRIPS OMAN; DOCTORS URGE CAUTION
MUSCAT : Forecasts by the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre indicate a return of intense heat starting Monday, with temperatures expected to remain high for several days across coastal areas overlooking the Sea of Oman. According to the...
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GLOBAL SWF PRAISES OIA’S STRATEGY, ITS RISING IMPACT ON OMAN ECONOMY
The Global SWF Foundation has commended the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) for its success in improving the performance of governmentowned companies, recycling state assets, and attracting foreign capital and expertise to strategic sectors that...
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OMAN CONDEMNS ATTACKS ON BAHRAIN AND KUWAIT
The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait. Oman affirmed its categorical rejection of all military actions that undermine the security and stability of...
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OMAN RANKS FIRST GLOBALLY IN EXPORT SUPPLY CHAIN INDEX
The Sultanate of Oman has achieved advanced regional and global results in several indicators within the 2025 Logistics Performance Index (LPI) report issued by the World Bank. This reflects the efficiency of its logistics system and its...
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HM ISSUES ROYAL DECREE TO COMBAT CYBERCRIME
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik yesterday issued two Royal decrees, reading as follows: Royal Decree No. (61/2026) on the promulgation of the Law on Combating Cybercrime. After the same was presented before the Council of Oman. Article (1)...
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OMAN SWELTERS AS MIDDAY WORK BAN TAKES EFFECT
Oman’s Ministry of Labour has warned companies of strict penalties for violating the annual midday work ban, which comes into effect on June 1. The three-month ban prohibits outdoor work in exposed areas between 12:30pm and 3:30pm during June, July...
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HERITAGE, HOSPITALITY AND TOGETHERNESS MARK EID AL ADHA CELEBRATIONS IN OMAN
Across Oman, the spirit of Eid Al Adha extended far beyond family gatherings and festive meals, bringing communities together through heritage performances, cultural festivals and cherished social traditions passed down through generations. From the...
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OMAN ADVISES 21-DAY HEALTH MONITORING FOR TRAVELLERS FROM EBOLA-HIT COUNTRIES
Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a new circular advising travellers and airlines operating in the Sultanate to follow precautionary health measures amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic...
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MARKETS WELL-STOCKED WITH FOOD AHEAD OF EID AL ADHA: MINISTRY
The Ministry of Agricultural Wealth, Fisheries and Water Resources continues efforts to monitor the availability of agricultural crops across the Sultanate of Oman, as part of measures aimed at strengthening market stability and ensuring sufficient...
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Shooters, spikers and cueists lift Oman’s GCC Games tally to 29
Oman boosted their medal tally at the ongoing fourth GCC Games in Doha, Qatar, after shooters, cueists and spikers secured five more bronze medals, raising the Sultanate’s overall count to 29 as the Games head towards their conclusion on...
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Council of Ministers holds meeting with Shura Council Office
The Council of Ministers convened a joint meeting at the Council’s premises in Muscat on Tuesday morning with the Office of the Shura Council. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime...
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OIA POSTS RECORD OMR2.9 BILLION PROFIT IN 2025, RANKS 3RD GLOBALLY
Oman Investment Authority (OIA) reported exceptional 2025 financial results, posting historic profits of OMR2.9 billion and an investment return of 14.6 percent for the year, reflecting the strength of its investment strategies and asset...
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OMAN TREE-PLANTING DRIVE CROSSES 59 MILLION SEEDS
The Sultanate of Oman is witnessing a gradual improvement in vegetation cover density and an expansion of green areas, alongside the stabilisation and sustainability of natural habitats, the return of some wild species to affected areas, higher...
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OMAN’S GOLD TALLY REACHES SEVEN AT GCC GAMES IN DOHA
Oman’s sprint relay teams stole the spotlight at the fourth GCC Games in Doha on Friday as the men’s quartet powered to gold and the women’s team secured silver, helping the Sultanate raise its overall tally to 20 medals, including seven gold, three...
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MUSCAT AIRPORT FREE ZONE OPENS NEW GATEWAY FOR GLOBAL INVESTORS
Asyad Group has announced the operational readiness of Muscat Airport Free Zone, aimed at attracting global companies and promising economic projects. The zone will open opportunities for collaboration and partnerships with the private sector, while...
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HM VISITS PDO, INAUGURATES INTEGRATED OPERATIONS CENTRE ‘BAIT AL HAITHAM’
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik visited the Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) in the Governorate of Muscat yesterday morning to review the key projects and developments within the energy sector. Upon His Majesty’s arrival at the Company’s...
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OMAN TO LAUNCH COMPETITION FOR SULTAN HAITHAM RESEARCH CHAIR
HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Research and Innovation Authority, presided over the first meeting of the Authority’s Board of Directors for 2026, in the...
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OMAN’S FOOD SELF-SUFFICIENCY REACHES 67.3% 5.6MN
The Shura Council hosted Dr. Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources on Sunday. The performance of the agricultural, fisheries and water resources sectors during the Tenth Five-Year Development Plan was...
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OMAN RECORDS OMR3.2BN WORTH E-PAYMENTS IN 2025
The Sultanate of Oman recorded significant growth in the use of digital payment methods during 2025, reflecting a major shift in consumer behaviour, increased commercial activity, and rising purchasing power, driven by continued development in...
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650,000 INSURED IN OMAN AS POLICIES CROSS 32,000
Since its launch in January 2025, the national health insurance platform ‘Dhamani’ has processed more than 11.2 million electronic transactions and over 3.3 million insurance claims, with payments made through the platform exceeding OMR59...
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Greater Muscat joins Global Business Districts Innovation Club
The Greater Muscat Master Plan has joined the Global Business Districts Innovation Club as its 15th international member and the first from the Middle East region. This new international accomplishment underscores the Sultanate of Oman’s growing...
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NEW DIRECTIVE ON FUEL STATIONS TO ENHANCE SERVICE QUALITY
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) will begin implementing the provisions of the new regulatory framework for fuel filling stations, issued under Ministerial Decision No. (142/2025), effective Wednesday, 6 May. This...
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‘MADE IN OMAN’ PROJECT TO ROLL OUT UPTO 3,218 VEHICLES A YEAR
A new smart manufacturing automotive centre in Oman is expected to roll out up to 3,218 vehicles each year. The centre for assembling and producing vehicles has been established in the Sultanate of Oman following an agreement between Khazaen Economic...
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FAMILIES BENEFIT FROM SUBSIDISED OMAN HOUSING BANK LOANS
Oman Housing Bank continues to play a key role in supporting social stability by providing subsidised housing finance to citizens across all governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 and government efforts...
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HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN REVIEWS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES IN WILAYATS DURING ROYAL TOUR
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Wednesday paid an inspection tour of a number of wilayats in the Governorates of North Al Sharqiyah and South Al Sharqiyah. The Royal motorcade departed from Al Barakah Palace, passing through the wilayats of...
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HIS MAJESTY, KING OF BAHRAIN DISCUSS MEANS TO SECURE MARITIME NAVIGATION
A telephone call took place yesterday between His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the call, the two leaders discussed the latest developments of the crisis in the Middle East,...
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HIS MAJESTY DISCUSSES MEDIATION EFFORTS WITH IRAN FOREIGN MINISTER
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience to Dr. Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran at Al Barakah Palace yesterday. At the outset of the audience, the Iranian Minister conveyed the greetings of...
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TOURISM SECTOR’S CONTRIBUTION TO OMAN’S GDP TOPS OMR1.1BN
Oman’s tourism sector direct contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices grew by 3.7 percent to reach OMR1.135 billion by the end of December 2025 compared to OMR1.095 billion in 2024. Similarly, the total direct value added of...
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UNESCO LAUNCHES SULTAN HAITHAM PRIZE FOR SAFEGUARDING INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has approved the establishment of the UNESCO-Sultan Haitham Prize for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, a move that reflects international recognition of...
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His Majesty praised for resolving conflict in Sudan
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received Gen. Abdul Fattah Al Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council in the Republic of Sudan, during his private fraternal visit to the Sultanate of Oman, at Al Barakah Palace yesterday. At the...
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AFRICAN BANK OF OMAN LAUNCHED IN ANGOLA
The establishment of the African Bank of Oman was announced on Monday in Luanda, the capital of the Republic of Angola, in furtherance of the strategic objectives set forth under Oman Vision 2040, which seek to diversify national income sources and...
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OMAN ADVANCES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WITH NEW HOSPITALS AND AI INTEGRATION
The health priority under Oman Vision 2040 has witnessed qualitative transformations reflecting the scale of efforts exerted during the Tenth FiveYear Development Plan. Construction achievements have been coupled with legislative and technological...
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OMAN–UAE RAILWAY PROJECT HITS 40% COMPLETION MARK
Hafeet Rail, a joint venture between Etihad Rail, Oman Rail, and Mubadala Investment Company, has announced that 40 percent of the work on the Oman–UAE railway link has been completed. The project is one of the region’s most significant strategic...
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FOREIGN MINISTER AND UN ENVOY DISCUSS EFFORTS TO END CONFLICT
Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received Jan Arno, Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Middle East conflict on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the situation in the Middle East in...
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HM DISCUSSES REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS WITH QATAR EMIR AND JAPAN’S PREMIER
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik held telephone calls with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar and Sanae Takaichi, Japanese Prime Minister on Tuesday. During the telephone call with Qatar Emir, His Majesty discussed the...
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HM THE SULTAN, BOTSWANA PRESIDENT GRACE SIGNING OF SEVERAL AGREEMENTS
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana, graced the signing of several cooperation agreements between the two countries at Al Barakah Palace on Monday. The signing ceremony took place within the...
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OMAN’S FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT GROWS 8.1% TO REACH 31.38BN
The Sultanate of Oman recorded an 8.1 percent increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching a total of (OMR)31.38 billion, according to preliminary data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and...
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OMAN’S FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT GROWS 8.1% TO REACH 31.38BN
The Sultanate of Oman recorded an 8.1 percent increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching a total of (OMR)31.38 billion, according to preliminary data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and...
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‘SERIOUS NEGOTIATIONS NOW NEEDED FOR A LASTING PEACE’
Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Oman’s Foreign Minister, has stressed the urgent need for serious negotiations to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region. This comes after the United States and Iran agreed to a twoweek ceasefire under Pakistani...
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HIS MAJESTY URGES SOLUTIONS TO RESOLVE CRISIS AT ITS ROOTS
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience to Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait at Al Barakah Palace yesterday. During the audience, the Kuwaiti Minister conveyed greetings and...
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OMAN AND IRAN HOLD TALKS ON STABILITY IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran held a meeting at the level of undersecretaries from the two countries’ foreign ministries, in the presence of specialists from both sides. The meeting examined possible options for...
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OMAN AND IRAN HOLD TALKS ON STABILITY IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ
The Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran held a meeting at the level of undersecretaries from the two countries’ foreign ministries, in the presence of specialists from both sides. The meeting examined possible options for ensuring the...
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OMAN RECORDS TRADE SURPLUS OF 256MN
The Sultanate of Oman’s trade balance registered a surplus of OMR256 million by the end of January 2026, compared to OMR528 million during the same period in 2025, according to preliminary statistics issued by the National Centre for Statistics and...
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MORE THAN 100,000 CITIZENS GET SOCIAL SECURITY PENSIONS
The Ministry of Social Development on Wednesday held a media briefing under the theme “Empowerment That Makes an Impact,” during which it presented its most notable achievements, key performance indicators and future plans and strategic aspirations...
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8.8BN INVESTMENTS LIKELY IN SECTORS AFFILIATED WITH APSR
OMANI RIALS COMPENSATION PAID TO MORE THAN 9,000 SUBSCRIBERS The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) said that the volume of investments in regulated sectors reached approximately OMR( ) 3.4 billion during the years of the 10th Five-Year...
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COORDINATED NATIONAL EFFORTS MITIGATE LOW PRESSURE IMPACT
Various sectors of the National Committee for Emergency Management exerted substantial and coordinated efforts as Oman was affected by the weather system known as “Al-Masarrat Trough.” Operating within a unified national framework, these efforts...
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OMAN BRACES FOR ANOTHER LOW-PRESSURE TROUGH
MUSCAT: The National MultiHazard Early Warning Centre has indicated on Sunday that the Sultanate of Oman will be affected by a trough of low pressure starting from Tuesday evening (March 31) and continuing until the morning of Thursday (April 2,...
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OMAN INTENSIFIES RESCUE, RELIEF EFFORTS AMID DROWNING DEATHS
Omani authorities continue to respond to the impacts of the weather system known as Al-Masarat depression, while also reporting a series of tragic drowning incidents that have prompted renewed public safety warnings across Oman. Rescue teams from the...
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93 people evacuated to emergency shelters
MUSCAT: As weather conditions continue to affect parts of Oman, authorities have increased efforts to ensure public safety, moving dozens of individuals to secure locations across several governorates. The Relief and Shelter Sector of the National...
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Authorities intensify response as heavy rains continue across Oman
As rainfall of varying intensity continues to affect several governorates across the Sultanate of Oman, authorities have ramped up efforts on Tuesday to restore essential services and ensure public safety. Municipal teams have begun clearing roads of...
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HM THE SULTAN OFFERS EID AL-FITR PRAYERS IN MUSCAT
The Sultanate of Oman on Friday celebrated the first day of the blessed Eid Al-Fitr 1447 AH. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik offered the blessed Eid Al-Fitr prayers at Al Khor Mosque in the Governorate of Muscat.
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OMAN OIL PRICE SURGES ABOVE $152 A BARREL
The official price of Oman Crude for May delivery continued setting records and settled on Tuesday at $152.58 per barrel, thus turning it into the world’s costliest oil benchmark. This represents a rise of $4.79 compared to Monday’s closing price of...
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HIS MAJESTY, EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSS WAYS TO DE-ESCALATE TENSIONS
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience yesterday at Al Barakah Palace to Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad of the Arab Republic of Egypt. At the outset of the audience, the...
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Madrid-Muscat: The Axis of Peace
The world is currently engulfed in a firestorm. Since ‘Operation Epic Fury’ began on February 28, 2026, the ‘logic of force’ has once again replaced the language of diplomacy. Yet, in the middle of this chaos, two nations separated by thousands of...
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The smile of the Renaissance: A tribute to His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud
The passing of His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said marks the conclusion of a foundational chapter in the history of modern Oman. As the nation mourns the Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, who served with distinction for over...
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RNO EVACUATES 20 CREW MEMBERS AFTER ATTACK ON THAI VESSEL OFF OMAN’S COAST
The Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) successfully evacuated 20 crew members following an attack on a commercial vessel off the Sultanate of Oman’s coastline on Wednesday. According to the Maritime Security Centre, the vessel MAYUREE NAREE, registered under...
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OMAN ENHANCES ITS LAND TRANSPORT TO SPEED UP GCC TRADE
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, in partnership with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) and the Royal Oman Police (ROP), has reaffirmed the full readiness of Oman’s land transport sector to facilitate...
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OMAN OIL PRICE SURGES TO $124.68
The official price of Oman Crude for May delivery witnessed a massive increase of $24.37 on Monday to settle at $124.68 per barrel. The closing price of Oman Crude of Friday was $100.31. It is noteworthy that the monthly average price of Omani crude...
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OMAN WARNS HOSTILITIES THREATEN REGIONAL STABILITY
The Sultanate of Oman participated yesterday in the extraordinary ministerial session of the Council of the Arab League, convened via videoconference to address rapidly escalating regional developments in the wake of the ongoing Israeli-American...
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OMAN EMERGES AS A KEY TRANSIT HUB FOR STRANDED TRAVELLERS
As airspace closures ripple across the Gulf following the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, Oman has rapidly emerged as a critical aviation lifeline for stranded travellers, with Muscat International Airport turning into...
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OIL JUMPS, DOLLAR RALLIES WITH GOLD AS WAR RAGES ON
The official price of Oman crude for May delivery (2026) jumped by $3.84 to settle at $85.93 per barrel on Wednesday compared to Tuesday’s price which stood at $82.09, as the war in the Middle East entered its fifth day, with Gulf energy infrastructure...
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OMAN DOWNS TWO DRONES OVER DHOFAR GOVERNORATE
MUSCAT: Oman was targeted with drones in two places on Tuesday. A security source has reported the downing of two drones in the airspace of Dhofar Governorate, while a third drone fell in the vicinity of Salalah Port, with no human casualties or...
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OMAN CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE END TO THE ONGOING WAR
Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi has intensified diplomatic efforts to defuse rising tensions in the Middle East. Speaking with ministers from Arab and friendly nations on the ongoing Israeli-American war on Iran, Sayyid Badr...
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DUQM ATTACK CONDEMNED
The attack on Duqm has drawn strong condemnation and widespread denunciation from across the globe, with governments and international organisations expressing deep concern over the incident. The commercial port of Duqm was targeted by two unmanned...
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ACTIVE AND SERIOUS NEGOTIATIONS UNDERMINED AGAIN: SAYYID BADR
Oman has expressed its profound dismay over the military operations being launched by Israel and the US against Iran, cautioning against the peril of the conflict escalating into unforeseeable consequences throughout the region. Foreign Minister...
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NEW CLOUD SEEDING STATION TO FORTIFY WATER SECURITY
Marking a landmark advancement in Oman’s water security strategy, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has inaugurated a new strategic cloud seeding station in the Wilayat of Khasab, Musandam Governorate, reinforcing the...
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OMAN EXPANDS AIR LINKS TO EUROPE, ASIA AND AFRICA
With the summer season expected to see a surge in travellers, airlines are ramping up connectivity from the Sultanate of Oman to destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. National carrier Oman Air has announced a series of new...
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REGULATION ISSUED IN OMAN FOR ‘BUY NOW, PAY LATER’ SERVICE
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a regulation governing the practice of the “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) service. The move is part of CBO’s ongoing efforts to develop regulatory frameworks and keep pace with rapid developments in the financial...
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OMAN’S NON-OIL EXPORTS ROSE BY 7.5 PER CENT TO OMR6.7 BILLION IN 2025
Oman’s non-oil exports increase by 7.5% to OMR6.7 billion in 2025 compared to OMR6.2 billion in 2024. Meanwhile, re-export activities registered an increase of 20.3% from OMR1.708 billion in 2024 to OMR2.056 billion in 2025, according to National...
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