The Sultanate of Oman and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday signed an agreement for the establishment of a diplomatic mission of the European Union in Oman. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Sultanate of Oman by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, and on behalf of the EU by Kaja […]
Al Mazunah: Al Mazunah Free Zone on Tuesday held a coordination meeting with representatives of import and export companies operating in the Yemeni market, attended by Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ). The meeting highlighted the zone’s services and facilitations and reviewed a […]
Muscat: HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, pinned aviation wings today at Muaskar Al Murtafaa on a number of graduating pilots of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), after they successfully completed an integrated training program in various aviation specialties. HH Sayyid Shihab also presented His Majesty […]
Paris: Lawmakers in France are scheduled to vote on Tuesday to ban social media for under-15s — one of 20 countries worldwide to have proposed or introduced such measures. Five of those countries have restrictions already in force, according to an AFP tally. Here are facts about the measures in different countries. – Restrictions in […]
Muscat: Oman crude surged by $2.34 to cross the $80 per barrel mark on Tuesday. It closed at $81.79 for September 2026 delivery. Oil prices lost more than 1% on Tuesday as markets weighed reports of mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran against an exchange of fresh attacks between the two and threats of […]
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Interior is reviewing candidate submissions for the fourth-term Municipal Council elections after receiving digital applications from eligible Omani citizens earlier this year. The ministry accepted candidacy applications from April 5 to 23, 2026, through the official Elections portal, while candidates have until October 29, 2026, to formally withdraw their applications. “The […]
I’ve noticed a few varicose veins on my legs. Is there anything I can do about them? A: Varicose veins are hard to ignore: These lumpy, ropelike vessels seem to bulge out the skin, and for many people, they can be deeply uncomfortable. They are most common in the legs, ankles and feet but can […]
MUSCAT: A prime site adjacent to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) headquarters near Muscat International Airport has been selected to host Oman’s newly established Artificial Intelligence Special Zone, according to Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ). Confirmation of the location was disclosed in […]
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SalamAir, the low-cost carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, officially launched a new direct service between Muscat and Kigali, Rwanda, to strengthen its network in Africa. An official ceremony was held at Muscat International Airport, attended by senior officials and representatives from SalamAir, Oman Airports, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Embassy of the Republic of […]
