Muscat – The Arab-European Center of Human Rights and International Law has honoured Ahmed bin Hamad al Kharousi as Social Impact Leader 2025 in recognition of his outstanding humanitarian contributions and long-standing commitment to volunteer work, particularly in the field of blood donation. The recognition is part of the organisation’s efforts to promote a culture […]

Muscat – Oman’s budget carrier SalamAir launched direct flights between Muscat and Abha in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, strengthening air connectivity between the two countries and supporting tourism exchanges with the kingdom’s Aseer region. The inaugural service was marked by a ceremony at Muscat International Airport, attended by H E Ibrahim Saad Ibrahim bin Bishan, […]

Muscat – The ITHCA Group on Tuesday announced a series of initiatives aimed at accelerating the growth of technology startups in Oman and strengthening investment links with Saudi Arabia. The group said it has completed 36 investments through its Ideation Stage Fund, managed in partnership with Saudi-based Al Jabr, with 11% of supported startups securing […]

Muscat – Global real estate consultants Savills has partnered with Visit Oman and UK-based Hospiria, part of the UnderTheDoormat Group, to launch licensed short-term rentals in the sultanate, expanding regulated accommodation options for visitors and property owners. The partnership aims to provide a compliant and secure short-stay offering for tourists while enabling property owners to […]

Muscat – Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) launched the ‘Tamkeen’ initiative on Tuesday to enhance the participation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in government procurement, as part of wider efforts to support local content and private sector growth. The initiative is being implemented in cooperation with the Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up […]

Muscat – The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has announced that 33 foreign and joint archaeological and research missions will conduct work across Oman in the 2025/2026 season, which began in December, underscoring the sultanate’s commitment to preserving its rich cultural heritage while supporting heritage-based tourism. According to the ministry, the missions will bring together […]

Muscat – Muscat Municipality has issued a set of health and regulatory guidelines for the sale of honey, underscoring the importance of compliance to ensure product safety, quality and the protection of public health. In a statement, the municipality said the guidelines aim to regulate honey sales across markets and public spaces, while enhancing consumer […]

Muscat – Oman Air has announced the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Singapore, commencing on July 2, 2026. The new service marks the airline’s latest link to Southeast Asia, increasing accessibility between the two regions. Guests will now be able to fly direct from Muscat to Singapore four days a week – Thursdays, […]

North Sharqiyah – Royal Oman Police (ROP) successfully arrested four individuals in connection with a series of vandalism and theft incidents targeting the national electrical infrastructure. The suspects were apprehended following reports of compromised power cables and electrical wiring stolen from several distribution complexes and utility poles across the Wilayats of Mudhaibi, Ibra, and Al […]

Doha, Qatar – Oman is participating in the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, currently being held in Doha, Qatar. Represented by the State Financial and Administrative Audit Institution, the Omani delegation is led by Sheikh Ghosn bin Hilal al Alawi. The conference, which runs […]