Oman operationalises specialised court for investment and commercial litigation

Oman operationalised its new Court of Investment and Commerce, which has already commenced operations as of 1st October 2025, following the recent issuance of Supreme Judicial Council Decision 433/2025. This decision implements the framework...

Oman gears up for peak tourism season

MUSCAT: A wave of enthusiasm is sweeping across hotels, shops, and tourism operators as Oman ushers in its peak tourism season this October, lasting through April — the most favourable time for visitors to experience the country’s diverse...

Oman gear up for T20 WC qualifier with big hopes

MUSCAT: With belief built on their recent spirited Asia Cup performance against world champions India and the roar of home support behind them, Oman’s cricketers are all geared up to chase back-to-back T20 World Cup qualifications. As Oman step...

Oman’s hydrogen projects moving from planning to execution: Al Aufi

MUSCAT: Oman is pressing ahead with the implementation of its substantive green hydrogen strategy which, while predominantly export-oriented, now incorporates a significant component to support domestic demand as well, according to Eng Salim bin...

Oman mourns passing of business luminary Sheikh Salim Al Araimi

MUSCAT: Oman’s business and sports fraternity mourned on Saturday the loss of one of its most influential figures, Sheikh Salim bin Said bin Hamed Al Fannah Al Araimi, who passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. A pioneering businessman,...

Oman participates in Unesco Mondiacult 2025 in Spain

BARCELONA: The Sultanate of Oman took part in the Unesco World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (Mondiacult 2025), being held in Barcelona, Spain. The conference concluded on October 1. The Omani delegation was headed by...

Oman wins global recognition for Social Protection excellence

KUALA LUMPUR: Oman has earned international acclaim for its pioneering role in social protection, with the Social Protection Fund (SPF) receiving three Certificates of Excellence from the International Social Security Association (ISSA) at the...

Oman welcomes US efforts on Gaza ceasefire

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed the efforts led by the United States of America, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, to halt the war in the Gaza Strip and reach an agreement that ends the suffering of the Palestinian people...

Oman boosts GCC health ties at ministers’ meeting

KUWAIT: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 11th meeting of the GCC Health Ministers’ Committee, held in Kuwait, with the participation of the Ministers of Health of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, on Saturday. The...

Oman e-sports team competes in West Asia Championship

The Oman national e-sports team will take part in the sixth edition of the West Asian Football Electronic Championship, hosted in Aqaba, Jordan, on October 10 and 11 at Al Thawra Square. The event features both men’s and women’s teams, jointly...

Oman’s GDP grows 0.6% at current prices in Q2 2025

MUSCAT: Oman’s gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices expanded by 0.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, reaching RO 10.171 billion compared with RO 10.109 billion in the same period of 2024, according to preliminary data from the...

Oman’s Cultural Delegation Connects with Uzbekistan’s Heritage

Upon descending into Tashkent, visitors are immediately greeted by a scene that captivates the senses and beckons the inquisitive mind to explore. The city pulses with a fascinating blend of history and modernity — majestic ancient mosques and...

Oman’s Al Dakhiliyah Governorate records 6.3% rise in new businesses, investments exceed RO 784 million

MUSCAT : Performance indicators show significant expansion in trade, industry, and entrepreneurship. Hilal bin Badr Al Rashidi, Director of the Department of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion in Al Dakhiliyah, highlighted the...

Oman to host forum to spotlight economic value of genetic resources

MUSCAT : Organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, through the Oman Animal and Plant Genetic Resources Centre (Mawarid), the forum aims to position Oman as a hub for knowledge-based industries rooted in...

Oman’s credit rating affirms success of the financial and economic policies, says Minister of Economy

MUSCAT : The announcement comes as Oman continues to implement fiscal reforms aimed at stabilizing its economy and expanding revenue sources beyond oil, which still accounts for nearly 70 percent of total government income. His Excellency Dr. Said...

Oman welcomes U.S.-led efforts to end Gaza conflict, supports path to peace

Muscat: Oman expressed its support for the plan aimed at halting the ongoing conflict, noting its appreciation for Hamas’s positive response to the proposal. The development, Oman said, paves the way for the full withdrawal of Israeli occupation...

Oman welcomes US efforts for ceasefire in Gaza

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed the efforts led by the United States of America, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, to halt the war in the Gaza Strip and reach an agreement that ends the suffering of the Palestinian people...

Oman’s Social Protection fund wins triple global recognition at ISSA forum

KUALA LUMPUR : The recognition, announced during the World Social Security Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, covers three critical areas: contribution collection and compliance, service quality, and human resource management. Dr. Mohammed...

Oman braces for indirect cyclone impact as Shakhti stirs Arabian Sea

MUSCAT : According to the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center, Shakhti was centered Saturday afternoon at longitude 64.3 east and latitude 21.5 north, with winds reaching 45–55 knots (81–99 km/h). The storm’s eye was located about 400 km...

Al Ansi represents Oman in Asian chess tourney

Omani player Ameen bin Hassan al Ansi is representing the Sultanate of Oman in the Asian Senior Chess Championship, hosted by the city of Erbil, Iraq, from October 5 to 14, with the participation of top players from 15 countries. The Oman Chess...