Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Colonel Rashid Mohammed al Saidi, Senior Consultant in Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery at the Medical City for Military and Security Services, has won the GCC Best Scientific Research Award for 2025. The honour was presented during a ceremony at King Saud University, Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The award […]

Ibra – Ibra Hospital has successfully performed its first ever arterial joint operations. The procedures were led by Dr. Ahmed al Alufi, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, who guided the team through successful operations. In total, four separate arterial joint operations were successfully performed at the hospital, representing a major achievement in the scope of local healthcare […]

Muscat – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik is set to graciously patronise two significant ceremonial events in Muscat as the Sultanate of Oman continues its celebrations of the National Day. His Majesty the Sultan will preside over the Military Parade, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday November 20, at the iconic Al […]

Muscat – Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) will host a spectacular Fleet Review and public festival on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Qurum beach. The event, scheduled from 4:00pm to 10:00pm, is set to be one of the capital’s largest public displays of naval might and national pride. The central event of the afternoon will […]

Muscat – Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced road closure in Muscat Governorate, for the preparation and smooth staging of associated events, including a scheduled naval fleet review. The route leading from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Roundabout to the Qurum Beach Roundabout will be completely closed to all vehicular traffic. The closure is set […]

Muscat – Foreign Ministry convened its sixth annual meeting with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions and international organisations accredited to Oman on Monday, outlining the sultanate’s economic direction, foreign policy priorities and position on regional issues. H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, thanked the diplomatic corps for their support and […]

Muscat – Muscat governorate is moving ahead with a wide range of development projects across its wilayats as part of efforts to strengthen economic and urban growth and improve public services. Sayyid Saud bin Hilal al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat, said the governorate is working to achieve balanced economic, social and environmental development through a […]

Muscat – The Environment Authority will hold a press conference on Tuesday to announce that the sultanate will host the second edition of Oman Climate Week. Organised by the authority in cooperation with a wide range of regional and international organisations, government entities, academic institutions, universities, research centres, private-sector companies and civil society groups, the […]

Muscat – A regional conference on combating illicit trafficking of cultural property opened in Muscat on Monday, bringing together experts from across the region to discuss strengthening regulations and improving cooperation against the growing trade in stolen heritage. The three-day meeting – organised by Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in cooperation with Oman National Commission […]

Muscat – The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation on Monday announced the results of the 2025 Employer Survey, which examined the alignment between higher education outputs and labour market needs across Oman’s economic sectors. The findings were released during a ceremony held under the patronage of H E Dr Rahma bint Ibrahim al Mahrouqi, […]