Muscat – H E Sheikh Khalifa Ali al Harthy, Undersecretary for Political Affairs in the Foreign Ministry, officially received a copy of the credentials of Andy Rodriguez Duran, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the Sultanate of Oman, on Thursday. The formal ceremony took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking […]

Muscat – The Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher is prepared to host the prestigious final of His Majesty the Sultan’s Cup for the 2025/2026 football season on Saturday, February 14. This highly anticipated match features a confrontation between Al Nahda and Oman Club, two of the nation’s most ambitious sides, who reached the final […]

Muscat – The Oman Cancer Association (OCA) convened a special assembly to observe World Cancer Day, an annual global initiative dedicated to elevating public consciousness regarding oncological risks and the vital necessity of early clinical detection. The event served as a platform to advocate for a robust culture of prevention and to reinforce the psychological […]

Sur – Authorities in South Sharqiyah have removed the landmark Bilad Sur roundabout as part of a road development project aimed at improving traffic flow and safety. Munir bin Ahmed al Alawi, Director of the Roads Department in South Sharqiyah, said the structure had been in place for more than 30 years and was widely […]

Muscat – Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) has launched a nationwide awareness campaign to help families identify early signs of developmental and communication delays in children, stating that timely detection and follow-up can influence a child’s educational and social future. The campaign focuses on children aged four to seven, described by the ministry as a […]

Muscat – Underscoring a national approach that places people at the centre of development policies, Oman’s envoy to the United Nations reaffirmed the sultanate’s commitment to comprehensive and sustainable social development. Speaking at the 64th session of the Commission for Social Development at the UN headquarters in New York, H E Omar bin Said al […]

Muscat – The Environment Authority (EA) has called on all environmentally licensed companies and establishments in Oman to update their environmental emergency response plans and submit supporting documentation, in line with the Law on the Protection of the Environment and Combating Pollution issued by Royal Decree No 114/2001. In a notice issued this week, the […]

Muscat – The Italian Embassy in Oman marked the Italian Design Day in the World 2026 on Tuesday with a special panel discussion that brought together leading figures from architecture and design to explore the evolving role of cities and urban spaces.  The event featured Architect Andrea Boschetti, Ambassador of the Italian Design Day to […]

Muscat – The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) has finalised its preparations for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, unveiling a comprehensive programme that combines hospitality, community engagement and retail experiences. Under the theme ‘Nights of Spiritual Enlightenment in the Spirit of Ramadan’, OCEC is offering tailored corporate iftar packages for public and private […]