Oman, Egypt reiterate stance on Gaza reconstruction

Cairo, Egypt – Oman and Egypt reaffirmed their united stance on regional developments, particularly the situation in Gaza, during the 16th session of the Omani-Egyptian Joint Committee held in Cairo on Tuesday. H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al...

Oman, Egypt underscore coordination on regional issues

CAIRO: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, on Tuesday held a closed bilateral meeting with Dr Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, within the context of the 16th session of the Omani-Egyptian...

Porsche Centre Oman signs a two-year partnership with OAA

MUSCAT: Porsche Centre Oman is investing in the future of motorsport in the Sultanate of Oman by entering into a multi-year partnership with the country’s governing body of motorsport, the Oman Automobile Association (OAA), to help grow...

Brookfield acquires majority stake in Oman Tower Company

Muscat – Oman Tower Company has announced that Brookfield Global Investment Firm has acquired a majority stake in the company, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Oman’s telecommunications infrastructure sector. Oman Tower Company...

Hamood al Alawi appointed Oman Air’s Deputy CEO

Muscat – Oman Air has announced the appointment of Hamood bin Musbah al Alawi as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. This strategic appointment marks a significant step in the airline’s transformation journey and underscores its commitment to building...

Indian Navy Battles Engine Room Fire on Tanker in Gulf of Oman

The Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tabar has responded to a distress call from the Pulau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday after the vessel experienced a major engine room fire and total power failure. The tanker,...

BIMA launches Oman’s biggest gold raffle with daily prizes

Muscat –Insurance provider BIMA has launched the largest gold raffle campaign in Oman. The campaign offers 365 gold bars to customers. A gold bar will be awarded every day of the year. This initiative follows BIMA’s recent iPhone raffle. It aims...

Oman: 16 Income Sources Exempted From New Individual Income Tax

Oman has announced key exemptions under its new Personal Income Tax Law, which is set to come into effect on January 1, 2028, according to the official Gazette. The law introduced a 5% tax on individuals earning more than OMR 42,000 annually....

Press Release: Oman Air joins oneworld alliance

oneworld® today welcomes Oman Air as its 15th member airline. As the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, Oman Air strengthens the alliance’s presence across the Middle East and unlocks new opportunities for global travel. “We are proud to...

Overlooked Oman Air Aligns with Global Giants – the CEO Tells Us What’s Next

Oman Air launches direct flights to Amsterdam

MUSCAT: Oman Air inaugurated its first-ever direct flight to Amsterdam on Tuesday, establishing a new air bridge between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The service will operate four times a week. This new route expands...

Oman unveils Advanced Air Mobility Sandbox

MUSCAT, JULY 1 Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently unveiled its Sandbox AAM Oman 2025 Programme at the prestigious Paris-Le Bourget International Air and Space Show (SIAE), a key initiative that charts the Sultanate’s ambitions to...

Oman takes part in global financing reform talks in Spain

SEVILLE: The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, currently underway in Seville, Spain. The conference aims to explore reforms to the global financial system and tackle key...

Oman unveils Hadatha Centre to promote cybersecurity innovation

MUSCAT, JULY 1 The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, in collaboration with the National Center for Information Safety and Sultan Qaboos University, has opened the Hadatha Centre for Cybersecurity Industry. The...

Egypt and Oman Support Syria’s Unity and Stability

Cairo, SANA – Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aati and his Omani counterpart Badr Al Busaidi affirmed their countries’ support for Syria’s unity and territorial integrity, in a way that preserves Syroia’s stability and sovereignty, and their...

Oman Air launches inaugural flight to Amsterdam, expands European network

MUSCAT – The new route strengthens Oman’s global connectivity and reinforces the airline’s commitment to linking the Sultanate with key international markets. The four-weekly service, the first direct connection between Oman and the Netherlands,...

Oman’s Shura Council to adjourn second annual session of 10th term on July 13

MUSCAT : This comes in implementation of Article 41 of the Law of the Council of Oman. His Excellency Ahmed Mohammed Al Nadabi, Secretary-General of Shura Council, confirmed that the Shura Council witnessed vigorous legislative activity during the...

Oman launches ‘Hadatha’ cybersecurity centre to drive innovation for a digital future

MUSCAT – The centre seeks to promote research, innovation and development in the field of cybersecurity. It also aims to consolidate the educational environment as a driver of national innovation. The ceremony was held under the auspices of His...

Oman launches ‘Hadatha’ cybersecurity centre to drive innovation

Muscat – The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), in partnership with Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), has launched the ‘Hadatha’ Cybersecurity Industry Centre to boost research, innovation, and technical...

New accords on trade, security strengthen Egypt-Oman Relations

Talks between the foreign ministers of Egypt and Oman in Cairo on Tuesday concluded with the signing of seven agreements to enhance cooperation in areas ranging from investment and labour to regional security. Egyptian Foreign and Emigration...