Foreign Minister of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, has held crucial telephone conversations with the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, in order to evaluate the volatile security environment currently being witnessed in the Middle East. Oman UK Strategic Talks This development demonstrates that Muscat is persisting as a critical mediator in the […]
A sudden collapse of mountains has occurred on the Sultan Turki bin Said Road in the Wilayat of Ibri, causing rockslides that have fallen into key lanes of travel leading to Muscat. The transport and public safety authorities in the area have already issued a very high alert to all drivers using the area, asking […]
An announcement was made by the CBO that the interest rate charged during the repo operations will rise by 25 basis points. This means that the primary benchmark lending rate is now 4.5%.The new policy will be in effect starting from Thursday, September 17, 2026. This policy regarding monetary economics will assist in implementing Oman’s […]
A group of 16 food and agricultural companies will take part in the WorldFood Moscow 2026 trade exhibition in Russia. This is part of a planned effort by the Sultanate to grow its exports that’re not related to oil in markets across Eurasia. The event is being held with the support of Oman’s Ministry of […]
Dhofar, the governorate of Oman, saw a big rise in seasonal tourism, drawing more than 1.1 million visitors during the recent Khareef season. According to figures from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the monsoon season that starts in late June and ends in September attracted 1,123,000 domestic, regional, and international tourists to […]
MUSCAT: International real estate developer VA Group is set to transform an 18.5-hectare site in Muttrah into a major mixed-use lifestyle destination, marking a new phase in the redevelopment of one of Muscat’s most historic waterfront districts. The company has secured long-term land rights for the Muttrah Waterfront Development, becoming the first international developer to […]
The Order of Distinction of the First Degree was given to H.E. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud al-Siyabi, Secretary-General of the Office of the Grand Mufti of Oman, by His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan. This was done because of his work in Islamic academia and his efforts toward intellectual moderation and […]
The Sultanate of Oman has enacted a comprehensive statutory framework governing illicit substances, instituting capital punishment and hefty financial penalties for commercial trafficking while opening formal medical rehabilitation pathways for individuals battling substance dependency. Oman Drug Law Capital Punishment Promulgated by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik via Royal Decree No. 67/2026, the Law on […]
Gulf Medical University (GMU) officially commenced the 2026–2027 new academic year on Monday, August 31, welcoming students and faculty for another year of academic growth, innovation and advancement in health professions education. The opening of the academic year has seen…
On Wednesday, King Abdullah II of Jordan welcomed Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the Omani Shura Council in the Jordanian capital, to assess parliamentary representation and the discussion of strategic cooperation between the two Arab nations. As part of the high-level diplomatic meeting held at the royal palace, the Hashemite king emphasised the […]
