Muscat – In a move aimed at achieving comprehensive health coverage and simplifying access for citizens, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the opening of new healthcare service hours at the Amerat Heights Health Complex. The expansion of services will officially commence on Sunday, November 30, 2025. New Operating Hours The healthcare complex will […]

Salalah – The Environment Authority (EA) has issued a clarification regarding the temporary closure of the road section connecting Rakhyut and Dalkhut, which traverses the Khor Kharfout Archaeological Reserve (currently under development). The Authority confirmed that the closure is a requisite measure within its ongoing regulatory work. This operation is designed to install protective barriers […]

Muscat –  Secretariat General for National Celebrations has finalised preparations for the inauguration of national development projects aligned with the country’s National Day events. The programme highlights key investments in infrastructure, industry, health services and food security, with a combined value of around RO1.41bn. The Secretariat coordinated with government entities to set opening dates and […]

Acting on the Royal Order of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Muscat Governor Sayyid Saud bin Hilal al Busaidi on Thursday launched a new book titled The Al Busaidi State: From its Founding to the Era of Renewed Renaissance. The publication documents the formation of the Al Busaidi State and charts the development of […]

Muscat – Oman ended its campaign at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh with nine medals, marking a strong showing for the national delegation in athletics, fencing and weightlifting. Held from November 7 to 21, the games featured more than 3,000 athletes from 57 countries competing in 23 sports. Oman took part in eight disciplines. […]

Muscat – In a quiet corner of Harmul in Liwa, North Batinah where the mountains cast long shadows over the coastline, a mural is drawing a large number of visitors – a striking portrait of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and the Honourable Lady Sayyida Ahad Abdullah Hamed al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan […]

Muscat – The hospitality and tourism sectors recorded solid performance in the first nine months of 2025, underscoring their role in economic diversification under Oman Vision 2040. The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism reported direct added value of RO873mn, while total tourism output reached RO1.99bn. The sector contributed 2.7% to the GDP. Revenues from ministry […]

Liwa – The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has opened the Liwa Link Dualisation Project in North Batinah, a key infrastructure upgrade designed to ease traffic and support growing economic activity in the governorate. The newly inaugurated road connects Liwa Roundabout on Sultan Qaboos Road with the Batinah Expressway interchange, replacing the previous […]

Muscat – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued royal directives to rename Oman Cultural Complex as the Sayyid Tarik bin Taimur Cultural Complex. The move, announced on November 20, 2025, is a gesture of appreciation to immortalise the legacy of the late Sayyid Tarik bin Taimur and his prominent role in the Sultanate’s […]

Muscat – A Royal Decree was issued, formally ratifying a significant agreement between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Iraq. The decree brings into effect a pact focusing on mutual visa exemption for citizens of both nations who are holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports. The agreement aims to facilitate official travel […]