Are we doing enough to help Omani youth succeed?

Oman is home to one of the youngest and most ambitious populations in its history. Our graduates are educated and eager to contribute. But too many of them are still waiting for their first real opportunity. Every year, thousands of young Omanis...

Iraq Adds Damascus University to Its Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Guides for 2025

Iraq Adds Damascus University to Its Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Guides for 2025 ARK News.. Damascus University has been included in the guides of Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for 2025, which...

Oman’s crowdfunding platforms rise 81% as investor confidence climbs

Muscat: According to data released by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), licensed platforms financed 43 projects worth RO 2.28 million during the second quarter of 2025, an 81 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 23...

Sultan of Oman receives verbal message from the President of the Swiss Confederation

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman on Monday received a verbal message from President of the Swiss Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter. This took place during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and...

Cyclone Shakthi: Which Country Suggested the Name, Its Formation, States at Risk – All You Need to Know!

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday warned that Cyclone Shakti, the first cyclonic storm of the season in the Arabian Sea, has strengthened into a severe storm. It is likely to cause heavy rainfall and strong winds along the...

Developmental Foundation for Social Responsibility in Oman's energy sector launched

Muscat: The Ministry of Social Development announced the official launch of the Developmental Foundation for Social Responsibility in the Energy Sector, establishing a unified umbrella for social responsibility initiatives and programmes within...

Oman calls for renewed backing of lifeline UNRWA services

New York: The high-level meeting, co-sponsored by Jordan, Spain, and Brazil, convened in the presence of UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Oman’s delegation was led by His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign...

Oman’s Foreign Minister engages in key diplomatic meetings at UNGA

New York: During his engagements, HE Sayyid Badr met separately with Albin Kurti, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo; Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan; Jeenbek Kulubayev, Minister...

From Tenerife to Oman: A look at the best options for your winter sun holiday this year

As autumn's chill sets in, the warmth of summer quickly becomes a distant memory. With the season now fully upon us, the urge to escape to sunnier climes for a holiday is strong. We've compiled some of the best options for winter breaks. These...

Oman is Guest of Honour at Amman International Book Fair

The Sultanate of Oman is the Guest of Honour at the 24th edition of the Amman International Book Fair, which began its activities today in the Jordanian capital, Amman. Oman’s delegation is led by Dr. Abdullah Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of...

Thimar 2025 spotlights innovation and sustainability in Oman's Islamic banking sector

MUSCAT: The Thimar 2025 Islamic Banking Forum opened here yesterday under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Numeir bin Salim al Said, with a focus on knowledge exchange, digitalisation, integration across waqf funds, investment and Islamic...

Oman strengthens identity through knowledge

AMMAN: The Sultanate of Oman is the Guest of Honour at the 24th edition of the Amman International Book Fair, which began its activities in the Jordanian capital, Amman. Oman’s delegation is led by Dr Abdullah bin Nasser al Harrasi, Minister of...

‘Tawteen’ is Oman’s digital leap in workforce transformation

MUSCAT: In a world where economies shift rapidly and societies redefine growth, employment remains one of the most impactful factors in people’s lives. In Oman, where youth aspirations drive Oman Vision 2040, the ‘Tawteen’ platform has grown...

Shabab Oman II docks at Port of Valletta in Malta

Valletta: The Royal Navy of Oman (RNO)’s vessel Shabab Oman II on Sunday docked at the Port of Valletta, Malta, during the return trip of its 7th international voyage termed “Glories of the Seas 2025”. During the journey, Shabab Oman II undertakes...

Oman: A Journey Through Time, Nature and Culture

Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism hosted a cozy and immersive media gathering in Guangzhou, inviting over 20 travel journalists and key influencers to discover the hidden charms of this Arabian Peninsula gem. The session introduced the...

Oman-UNICEF steering committee holds second meeting in 2025

Muscat: The steering committee tasked with following up the Oman-UNICEF Country Programme today held its second meeting of this year (2025) during which the panel looked into the progress made in implementing the programme's executive plan. The...

Vice President of Swiss Confederation arrives in Oman

Muscat: Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, Vice President of the Swiss Confederation and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), arrived in the Sultanate of Oman on Sunday evening on a three-day working...

Oman hosts high-level UN event to strengthen global efforts against NCDs in New York

New York: The Sultanate of Oman, in cooperation with a number of international partners, on Thursday hosted a high-level side event titled "One Vision.. One Future: Mobilising Global Action Against Non-Communicable Diseases for Future...

Oman: MHT loans SOHAR Port and Freezone 266 artefacts for exhibition

Suhar – SOHAR Port and Freezone has signed an agreement with Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) under which the latter will loan 266 archaeological artefacts to be exhibited inside the former’s administration headquarters. The collaboration...

Oman hosts high-level UN event to strengthen global action against non-communicable diseases

NEW YORK – In collaboration with several international partners, Oman convened a high-level side event titled ‘One Vision, One Future: Rallying Global Momentum to Combat NCDs for Generations to Come’, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the...