Muscat: The Royal Oman Air Force (RAFO), in coordination with the Ministry of Labour, on Sunday began recruitment procedures for a number of Omanis to join military service as warrant officers, pilot officers, air officers and university graduates in civilian specialisations. The recruitment process includes the approved assessment stages followed by the RAFO, leading to […]
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will start a two-day official visit to France on Sunday. The Royal visit is in response to the gracious invitation extended to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik by President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. His Majesty the Sultan will go on an official visit to the […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 24 Construction work has commenced on Oman’s newest petrochemicals project at Sohar Port and Freezone — a $550 million venture focused on the production of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), essential raw materials for the global packaging industry. Sohar Petrochemicals (SOHARPET) is being established by MAK Germany GmbH, a Hamburg-based […]
Muscat: Oman Flour Mills (OFM) has started receiving locally grown wheat from farmers across the Sultanate of Oman for the 2026 harvest season, marking the sixth consecutive year of implementing its national wheat purchase programme. The programme, which is carried out annually by Oman Flour Mills with direct support and coordination from the Ministry of […]
SALALAH, JUNE 20 As Khareef begins on Sunday, preparations are gathering pace across Dhofar to welcome tourists and spread cheer among hoteliers, tour operators and small businesses. A field visit by the Observer to several tourist locations showed work under way to prepare visitor facilities, food and beverage outlets, entertainment areas and basic service points […]
AL MUDHAIBI: The activities of the 3rd edition of the “Grape Festival 2026” began on Wednesday in the Niyabat of Samad Al Shan in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, Al Sharqiyah North Governorate. The festival is organised by the governorate in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources and a number of […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 14 Muscat Municipality has begun construction work on the Muttrah Square project, an award-winning waterfront development designed to reshape the historic district’s urban identity and strengthen its appeal to visitors. The municipality announced the start of building work this week, describing the scheme as a qualitative addition to the capital’s urban landscape that […]
