Muscat – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, renamed 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 journey toward prosperity and the […]
Muscat – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, renamed 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 journey toward prosperity and the building of modern Oman.
His Majesty’s decision reflects an acknowledgement of Sayyid Tarik’s achievements and the cultural and civilisational significance of his name, aligning with the complex’s ambition to become a local and international beacon of culture.
Sayyid Tarik bin Taimur served as Oman’s first Prime Minister at the outset of the Blessed Renaissance era. Educated in Turkey and Germany, and having received military training in India, he also held the post of Mayor of Muscat and Mutrah in the 1940s. Internationally, he was instrumental in securing the Sultanate’s membership in the United Nations, leading the Omani delegation in 1971 and delivering the speech that firmly established Oman’s presence on the global stage.
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 – 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 […]
Muscat – Oman’s maritime history spans centuries of travel, trade and cultural exchange, shaping the nation’s identity and its relations with regions from East Africa to India and China. It is a legacy built not on conquest but on navigation, commerce and mutual respect, establishing Oman as a link between continents and a carrier of […]
Muscat – Streets, landmarks and public spaces across Oman have been transformed with striking displays of national pride as the sultanate celebrates National Day 2025. The annual occasion, which holds deep significance for citizens and residents alike, has once again inspired an impressive nationwide effort to mark the milestone. Across all governorates, major roads are […]
Muscat – A new national digital initiative, ‘Oman… The State and The Human’ was launched on Wednesday, coinciding with celebrations of the National Day and the first observance of 20 November as the country’s official National Day.  The initiative presents a contemporary narrative of Oman’s statehood and identity through a multilingual digital platform powered by […]
Muscat – Oman has completed more than hundred national projects in the first five years of Vision 2040, marking substantial progress across the four pillars of the long-term development framework. According to the Oman Vision 2040 Follow-up Unit, the period from 2021 to 2025 saw the implementation of hundreds of projects and initiatives aimed at […]
Liwa Link dual road opens to boost mobility and economic activity
His Majesty issues a supreme royal decree
Maritime heritage anchors Oman’s global cultural identity
Decked out for National Day 2025
New digital platform presents Oman’s story to the world
Five years in, Oman Vision 2040 surpasses 100 projects