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Omani bikers meet Punjab Governor to boost cultural and tourism ties
A delegation of bikers from Oman called on Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan during their visit to Pakistan, aimed at fostering regional friendship and promoting cultural exchange. Welcoming the delegation at the Governor’s House, Sardar...

Europcar Oman & Bahrain Launches Cross-Functional Internship Program, Building on the Success of Oman Internship Fair 2025
Muscat: Europcar Oman & Bahrain is proud to announce the launch of its latest cross-functional internship program, welcoming three outstanding students to its Muscat headquarters for a dynamic two-month professional experience. The interns—Raghad...

Tunisia, Oman Forge New Cooperation Deal Across Key Sectors
(MENAFN) Tunisia and Oman have forged a new collaborative agreement aimed at strengthening ties across multiple sectors, according to a state-run news agency on Wednesday. The declaration came during a press conference in Tunis, attended by...

Oman Air joins oneworld alliance as 15th member airline
Oman Air has officially joined the oneworld alliance as its 15th member airline, effective 1 July 2025. The flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman strengthens the alliance’s presence across the Middle East and provides new opportunities for global...

Oman: Innovation hackathon launches to advance digital transformation
MUSCAT - Al Dhahirah Governorate has launched one of its most ambitious digital initiatives to date, ‘Al Dhahirah Tech Innovation Hackathon,’ a three-day event aimed at empowering youth to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges....

The Municipality of Thessaloniki in the Sultanate of Oman
The Municipality of Thessaloniki is preparing an important international cultural representation, as the Directorate of Education, Sports and Volunteering and in particular the Department of Events and Sports Programs plans to participate with an...

Tunisia and Oman Adopt Strategic Action Plan to Boost Bilateral Cooperation
A new chapter has opened in relations between Tunisia and the Sultanate of Oman. On the occasion of the official visit of Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, the two countries announced the launch of a joint action plan...

World Bank appoints new country manager for Oman
Muscat – The World Bank Group (WBG) announced today the appointment of Wendy Werner as the first Country Manager of the World Bank Group in the Sultanate of Oman, based in Muscat. ‘This underscores the World Bank Group’s commitment to the...

Oman, Egypt reiterate stance on Gaza reconstruction
Cairo, Egypt – Oman and Egypt reaffirmed their united stance on regional developments, particularly the situation in Gaza, during the 16th session of the Omani-Egyptian Joint Committee held in Cairo on Tuesday. H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al...
Tunisia, Oman agree on joint action plan to enhance cooperation
TUNIS, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Tunisia and Oman have agreed on a joint action plan to strengthen cooperation in various fields, the state-run Tunis Afrique Presse news agency reported on Wednesday. The announcement was made during a joint press...

Etihad to launch summer flights to Krakow, Poland, and Salalah, Oman, in 2026
Etihad Airways is adding two new seasonal destinations to its 2026 summer schedule: Kraków, Poland, and Salalah, Oman. Starting June 15, Etihad will fly to Krakow three times a week until early September, expanding its Polish network following the...

Shabab Oman II leaves Plymouth, UK
London: The Royal Navy of Oman’s (RNO) vessel Shabab Oman II has set sail from Plymouth, UK, heading to Le Havre, France, on Wednesday. Shabab Oman II is presently on her seventh international voyage dubbed Glories of the Seas, in Europe during...

Musandam unveils Oman’s largest mural
Khasab – In a spectacular showcase of culture and environmental awareness, Musandam has unveiled the largest mural of its kind in Oman – a massive graffiti work now displayed on a mountain face at the entrance of the governorate. The 70m long and...

Oman Air launches inaugural flight to Amsterdam, expands European network
MUSCAT – The new route strengthens Oman’s global connectivity and reinforces the airline’s commitment to linking the Sultanate with key international markets. The four-weekly service, the first direct connection between Oman and the Netherlands,...

Oman unveils Hadatha Centre to promote cybersecurity innovation
MUSCAT, JULY 1 The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, in collaboration with the National Center for Information Safety and Sultan Qaboos University, has opened the Hadatha Centre for Cybersecurity Industry. The...

Oman’s Shura Council to adjourn second annual session of 10th term on July 13
MUSCAT : This comes in implementation of Article 41 of the Law of the Council of Oman. His Excellency Ahmed Mohammed Al Nadabi, Secretary-General of Shura Council, confirmed that the Shura Council witnessed vigorous legislative activity during the...

Higher Education Ministry signs cooperation agreements with New Zealand Universities
Wellington: The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation, represented by its Cultural Attaché in Australia, has signed two cooperation agreements with New Zealand's University of Otago and University of Auckland to support Omani...

Oman Air becomes 15th alliance member
Oman Air customers gain access to oneworld benefits across the network of more than 900 global destinations oneworld® welcomes Oman Air as its 15th member airline. As the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, Oman Air strengthens the alliance’s...

Oman Air celebrates inaugural flight to Amsterdam
Muscat: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, today celebrated the launch of its inaugural flight to Amsterdam, marking a significant addition to its growing European network and reinforcing the airline’s commitment to...

Oman: 11 income sources subject to new individual income tax
Muscat: The Official Gazette (Issue No. 1602) released on Monday has outlined key details of the new Individual Income Tax Law under Royal Decree No. 56/2025. While the law itself will come into effect on January 1, 2028, attention is now shifting...