Oman welcomes US efforts on Gaza ceasefire

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed the efforts led by the United States of America, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, to halt the war in the Gaza Strip and reach an agreement that ends the suffering of the Palestinian people...

Oman participates in Unesco Mondiacult 2025 in Spain

BARCELONA: The Sultanate of Oman took part in the Unesco World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (Mondiacult 2025), being held in Barcelona, Spain. The conference concluded on October 1. The Omani delegation was headed by...

Oman mourns passing of business luminary Sheikh Salim Al Araimi

MUSCAT: Oman’s business and sports fraternity mourned on Saturday the loss of one of its most influential figures, Sheikh Salim bin Said bin Hamed Al Fannah Al Araimi, who passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. A pioneering businessman,...

Oman’s Cultural Delegation Connects with Uzbekistan’s Heritage

Upon descending into Tashkent, visitors are immediately greeted by a scene that captivates the senses and beckons the inquisitive mind to explore. The city pulses with a fascinating blend of history and modernity — majestic ancient mosques and...

Gulf states push Israel to let Gaza flotilla activists free

The Sumud Flotilla's detention by Israel has triggered a wave of global protests [Getty/file photo] The foreign ministries of several Gulf countries will reportedly work together to press for the release of activists from the Global Sumud...

Sultan Haitham City is Oman’s smartest growth bet

Sultan Haitham City signals a disciplined shift in how Oman invests for growth. Instead of scattering funds across isolated roads and housing plots, the project consolidates spending into a single, scalable urban platform designed to support...

Oman to host forum to spotlight economic value of genetic resources

MUSCAT : Organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, through the Oman Animal and Plant Genetic Resources Centre (Mawarid), the forum aims to position Oman as a hub for knowledge-based industries rooted in...

Oman Recruitment Sultan Armed Force

Oman opens doors to young citizens for Sultan’s Armed Forces Recruitment Oman has officially opened recruitment for the Sultan’s Armed Forces, inviting both men and women to serve the nation. This initiative aims to strengthen national security...

Oman and Belarus: New phase for strengthening cooperation

Muscat: The state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Republic of Belarus this Monday and his meeting with President Alexander Lukashenko, represent a new milestone in the relations between the two friendly nations. It reflects...

Oman, Belarus: New phase for strengthening cooperation

The state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Republic of Belarus this Monday and his meeting with President Alexander Lukashenko represent a new milestone in the relations between the two friendly nations. Relations between the...

Oman’s education ministry denies false job contract messages

MUSCAT : The Ministry of Education has issued a clarification denying the authenticity of a message circulating on social media and messaging platforms regarding alleged internal contract opportunities for teachers in Oman. The viral message...

Oman sees a 50% surge in cyber financial frauds

The Royal Oman Police, represented by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations, revealed a 50 percent increase in cyber fraud crimes committed in the Sultanate of Oman during the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year....

Forum to highlight economic and genetic resources of Oman

Muscat: The third Economic Forum for Genetic Resources (GenoBusiness 3) will kick off in Dhofar Governorate on November 2 and 3. The forum will be organised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, represented by...

50% jump in cyber crimes in first half of 2025, says Royal Oman Police

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP), represented by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations, revealed that cyber fraud crimes in the Sultanate of Oman increased by 50 percent during the first half of 2025, compared to the same period...

Kuwait, Oman call for safety of all on board Gaza flotilla

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march during the protest on the Milan's highway against the interception by Israeli army of the Global Sumud Flotilla Friday. Kuwait has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation forces for intercepting the Global...

From dune peaks to the blue ocean, kayaker's 3,000km voyage around Oman

A British explorer will go on a two-month kayaking expedition along the coast of Oman, to uncover the secrets of whale life along the fast-changing peninsula. Mark Evans, a former geography schoolteacher who has lived in Oman for 22 years, will...

Oman Recruitment Sultan Armed Force

Oman opens doors to young citizens for Sultan’s Armed Forces Recruitment Oman has officially opened recruitment for the Sultan’s Armed Forces, inviting both men and women to serve the nation. This initiative aims to strengthen national security...

Oman: OMRAN Group named WTTC’s Sustainability Data Partner

MUSCAT: Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has been named the official Sustainability Data Partner of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). This strategic partnership is designed to strengthen global collaboration on sustainable...

Israel begins deporting Gaza flotilla activists after attack

One of the vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla seized by Israeli naval forces is brought to the port of Ashdod [Getty] Israel has started deporting activists who were on board a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla, while extremist Israeli minister...

'Oman in the Writings of European Travelers'

Idris al Balushi Muscat: Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science recently held a dialogue session titled 'Oman in the Writings of European Travelers' presented by Dr Ibrahim Yahia al Busaidi, Assistant Professor in the Department of...