MANILA: The Sultanate of Oman has firmly reaffirmed its stance on the critical importance of keeping global waterways open, emphasising that freedom of navigation is paramount to safeguarding international trade, energy security, and the global food supply. Representing the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, led the Omani delegation at […]
Muscat: The Shura Council will hold its 22nd regular session of the third annual sitting of the tenth term on Monday, June 29, 2026, to discuss a number of reports submitted by its permanent committees across various sectors. According to Shaikh Ahmed al Nadabi, Secretary-General of the Shura Council, the session will discuss three expressed […]
When Donald Trump signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Versailles on June 17 after the G7 summit, it dominated the headlines around the world. This is no more than you’d expect. The 60-day ceasefire, which – despite a few wobbles – appears to be largely holding in both Iran and southern Lebanon, was a […]
KHASAB: Musandam Governorate is continuing to strengthen its position as one of Oman’s emerging centres for food security, supported by a growing portfolio of investment projects in fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture and water resources that aim to boost self-sufficiency, diversify the economy, and reinforce sustainable development goals under Oman Vision 2040. According to officials, the governorate […]
MUSCAT: A symposium on digital payments held in Oman highlighted the importance of enhancing the efficiency and speed of electronic transactions, expanding the availability of digital payment services across businesses and strengthening public awareness of safe payment practices. The event, organised by Bank Muscat in cooperation with the Central Bank of Oman (CBO), the Ministry […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 10 The Musandam Governorate is accelerating efforts to strengthen food security through a series of strategic investments aimed at increasing local production, achieving self-sufficiency and positioning the governorate for future export opportunities. Speaking on the governorate’s food security agenda, Eng Ali bin Ahmed al Maashani, Director-General of Housing and Urban Planning in Musandam, […]
