Muscat – The Environment Authority (EA) observed Gulf Wildlife Day on December 30, reaffirming the nation’s dedicated commitment, alongside fellow Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, to the protection of biodiversity and the conservation of natural resources. This year’s celebrations were held under the theme “A Society in Harmony with Nature for Sustainable Wildlife,” a […]

Muscat – SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, is pleased to announce the launch of a new direct route between Muscat and Medan, Indonesia. The new service will commence on July 3, 2026, with two weekly flights, marking SalamAir’s first direct connection to Indonesia and further strengthening the airline’s growing network in Southeast Asia.  The introduction of Medan represents a significant milestone in SalamAir’s Asian expansion strategy […]

Muscat – Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued an urgent alert regarding a sophisticated phishing scheme targeting the public. Criminals are reportedly using a fraudulent website designed to closely resemble the official portal of the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) to entrap unsuspecting victims. In a statement, ROP said this deceptive platform is being utilised to […]

Muscat – In a demonstration of endurance and personal commitment, Omani cyclist Omran Marhoon Khamis al Mundhiri, 26, from Samail, has completed a ride of more than 2,757km to promote Oman’s tourism potential and encourage participation in sports. Mundhiri set off on the journey on December 5 from Makkah, Saudi Arabia passing through Madinah before […]

Nizwa – OQ  has contributed to the restoration of a section of the historic Sur al Aqur wall in the wilayat of Nizwa, Dakhliyah as part of its community partnership and social investment initiatives. The project supports the preservation of Oman’s cultural heritage and national identity, while contributing to sustainable social and economic development. It […]

Muscat – As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the tourism sector and empower national talent, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) has launched a specialised tourist guide programme targeting Omanis proficient in Chinese or Spanish. The initiative aims to keep pace with the rapid growth of international tourism markets and enhance the sultanate’s […]

Muscat – To safeguard Oman’s marine environment, Quriyat Divers removed a total of 1,630kg of abandoned fishing nets and marine debris during eight voluntary clean-up campaigns conducted across coastal sites in Muscat governorate in 2025, highlighting the group’s continued commitment to marine conservation. The latest campaign resulted in the removal of 250kg of marine waste […]

Muscat – Participants from 20 countries, runners travelling from the UAE and Saudi Arabia, an age range spanning 13 to 65 years, 29% women and 71% men, and 53% Omani nationals – these highlights set the tone for a high-energy night as Qurum Corniche transformed into an endurance arena for the Ultra 5K Race 2025 […]

North Shariqyah – Royal Oman Police (ROP) has successfully arrested twelve individuals of African nationality for illegal entry into the Sultanate. Alongside the infiltrators, authorities apprehended a facilitator who was found to be transporting the group and aiding their unlawful entry using a private vehicle. Following the successful joint operation, the ROP confirmed that formal […]

Wadi Shab – Rescue teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority in the South Sharqiyah Governorate successfully conducted a rescue operation involving a female hiker in Wadi Shab. The incident occurred in the Tiwi area while the woman was traversing the mountainous terrain. Upon receiving the report, emergency personnel navigated the challenging landscape to […]