Muscat – Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) has signed a five-year partnership with the Ironman Group to host world championship events and endurance races starting in 2026. The agreement was announced in Muscat under the patronage of H E Salem bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism. Under the deal, Oman’s promotional […]

Sur – South Sharqiyah is working on a structural master plan to guide Sur’s urban, economic, social and environmental development through 2045. The plan aims to transform the coastal city into a vibrant hub that balances modernity with authenticity, preserves cultural heritage and builds resilience to climate challenges. Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning is […]

Muscat – A study by Sultan Qaboos University has identified more than 400 species of seaweed in Omani waters, including 18 unique to the country. Most are found in waters off Dhofar. Researchers highlighted the potential of seaweed for commercial use, noting that it requires neither fresh water nor arable land. The study monitored growth […]

Muscat – Oman has renewed its unwavering commitment to advancing child welfare and strengthening global partnerships, placing children at the centre of its development agenda. Speaking at the opening session of UNICEF’s Executive Board, the sultanate underlined the importance of continued collaboration with the UN agency to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and […]

Muscat – The Environment Authority of Oman announced the arrest of four Omani citizens in Dhofar Governorate for hunting an Arabian gazelle. The arrests were carried out by wildlife rangers from the Environment Authority in coordination with the Royal Oman Police. The individuals have been referred to the relevant authorities for legal proceedings. The Environment […]

Muscat – The Foreign Ministry has announced that the Republic of Uzbekistan will exempt citizens of the Sultanate of Oman from entry visa requirements, effective June 1, 2025. Under this decision, Omani citizens will be permitted to stay in Uzbekistan for up to 30 days from the date of entry without the need for a […]

Muscat – The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the fields of statistics and information at the center’s headquarters to strengthen the partnership between the two brotherly countries. The memorandum was signed on the Omani side by His Excellency Dr. Khalifa bin Abdullah […]

Muscat – Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) hosted the Oman–Pakistan Business Forum on Tuesday to deepen cooperation and joint investment between the private sectors of the two countries. Attended by senior officials, diplomats and business leaders, the forum focused on projects supporting economic diversification and creating a favourable environment for new investments. Hamoud […]

Salalah – A recommendation to establish a unified digital platform linking projects to competencies and supply chains, along with a national engineering empowerment programme for Omani youth, was made at the conclusion of the 4th Salalah Engineering Forum on Monday. Organised by Oman Society of Engineers in collaboration with Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information […]

Muscat – Royal Oman Police (ROP) has urged the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent calls, messages, and fake websites designed to steal personal and banking information. In a statement, the ROP said cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating security personnel and using official logos to gain victims’ trust. ‘Do not share your personal or banking details […]