Geneva: The Sultanate of Oman has achieved progress in the 2026 World Competitiveness Report, advancing three places to secure the 25th position globally out of the 70 economies covered by the report, compared to the 28th rank in 2025. This indicator reflects the sustained improvement in the competitiveness of the national economy and the enhanced […]
MUSCAT: Maj Gen Hamid bin Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies (ASDS), received at his office in Bait Al Falaj on Wednesday Hassan Ali Habib, First Deputy President of the High Council of State of Libya, along with his accompanying delegation. The two sides exchanged views on matters of mutual […]
PARIS: The Sultanate of Oman has been elected to the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2026‑2030 term, during the 11th session of the Assembly of States Parties to the 2003 Convention, held at Unesco headquarters in Paris. The election marks a new milestone in Oman’s growing international role […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 17 The Sultanate of Oman continues to expand its offering of mining concession areas and attract quality investments, as part of its efforts to increase the mining sector’s contribution to the GDP and achieve the goals of “Oman Vision 2040,” which aims to diversify national income sources. Offering new concession areas this year […]
Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO), in cooperation with FIFA, has announced the launch of a commemorative silver coin marking the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. According to the CBO, the coin has been crafted to the […]
Muscat: In line with the Royal Directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to enhance the efficiency of government and financial services, improve the business environment, advance digital transformation and stimulate economic growth, the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced the implementation of comprehensive reforms to National Payment Systems fees. The reforms include […]
Muscat: A team of 14 athletes along with their trainer represented the Sultanate of Oman and achieved a glittering success at the 1st World Yogasana Championship held in Ahmedabad, India from June 4 to 8, 2026. The Omani team led by their captain Manar al Maskari; Salha Hakim, the President; Anuradha, Secretary and Team Coach; […]
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, on Tuesday commemorated the anniversary of the Blessed Prophet’s Hijra. The celebration was held under the auspices of Dr Mansour bin Talib al Hinai, Chairman of the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) and Head of the Basic Services Sector. The […]
MUSCAT: Oman and Sri Lanka have discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in special economic zones, free zones and industrial cities, as both countries seek to expand investment ties and promote sustainable economic growth. Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ), met with Harsha Amarasekera, […]
MUSCAT: The value of real estate transactions in Oman rose 13.4 per cent year-on-year to RO945.8 million by the end of April 2026, driven by stronger mortgage activity and higher property sales, according to figures released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The total value of sales contracts reached RO 439.6 million […]
