Sea Pride signs RO 8.3 million agreement to develop modern shrimp farm in Oman

MUSCAT – Sea Pride LLC, one of Oman’s leading seafood companies, has signed an agreement with His Excellency Dr. Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, to establish a modern shrimp farming project valued...

Tax Authority Chairman highlights Oman’s fiscal reforms and economic resilience at Investment Forum in London

LONDON : Oman’s fiscal reforms and policy measures have strengthened the country’s economic resilience and positioned it for sustainable growth, H.E. Nasser Al Jashmi, Chairman of the Tax Authority, said during the opening session of the Oman...

Five years on, TAS Conclave continues to shape Oman’s leadership dialogue

MUSCAT : As the TAS Conclave enters its fifth edition, Founder and CEO Nishad Padiyarath says the milestone reflects more than continuity it represents a movement that has shaped dialogue, collaboration, and purpose in Oman’s evolving business...

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan embarks on historic visit to Oman

MUSCAT : Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will arrive in Oman on Thursday for a three-day official visit, marking a historic moment as the first Kerala Chief Minister to visit the Sultanate in more than two decades. The last such visit was...

HM welcomes Turkish President on state visit to Oman

Muscat: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye and his spouse Emine Erdogan arrived here on Wednesday on a two-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik led the welcoming party for the...

Oman and Türkiye forge growing partnership across multiple sectors

Muscat: The bilateral relationship between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Türkiye is distinguished by a strong alignment across multiple domains, including diplomacy, economy, military affairs, investment, trade, and culture. This...

Oman joins international community in celebrating World Statistics Day

Muscat: Represented by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the Sultanate of Oman on Monday joined the international community in celebrating the World Statistics Day, which falls on 20 October every year. This year, the...

Oman, Cyprus explore means of boosting health cooperation

Muscat: Dr. Hilal Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health, received in his office on MOnday Michael Damianos, Minister of Health of the Republic of Cyprus, who is currently paying an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. During the meeting, the two...

“Oman Investment Forum 2025” to Begin in London Tomorrow

LONDON – The Sultanate of Oman will organize “Oman Investment Forum 2025” in London tomorrow “Tuesday”, as part of activities of the Omani-British Strategic Consultation Team. Nasser Khamis Al Jashmi, Chairman of the Tax Authority, Head of the...

Oman launches ‘Sustainable Harvest’ solar initiative to reduce electricity costs for farmers

MUSCAT – The programme aims to support the integration of solar energy systems on farms across the Sultanate of Oman, reducing operational costs and promoting the use of renewable energy in agriculture. The initiative encourages farmers and...

Oman Investment Forum 2025 to begin in London on Tuesday

London: The Sultanate of Oman will organise Oman Investment Forum 2025 in London on Tuesday, as part of activities of the Omani-British Strategic Consultation Team. Nasser Khamis Al Jashmi, Chairman of the Tax Authority, Head of the Omani side at...

Malaysia's Petronas partners with Oman's OQEP to advance upstream exploration across Middle East, Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), through its subsidiary Petronas Carigali International Ventures Sdn Bhd, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oman-based...

President of Turkiye Arrives in Oman

Muscat, 22 Oct (ONA) --- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkiye and his spouse Emine Erdogan arrived here today on a two-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik led the welcoming party for...

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to begin Oman visit on Thursday

Muscat: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will begin his Oman visit on Thursday as part of his wider Gulf tour, officials confirmed. In Muscat, Vijayan will inaugurate the Indian Community Festival (ICF) at Al Amerat Park on Friday at 6 p.m....

Oman’s changing culture of connection

SAUD AL ANSARI Once, the aroma of freshly brewed Omani coffee filled homes — a symbol of hospitality, generosity and togetherness. The clinking of cups, laughter of guests and unplanned visits were woven into daily life. Today, however, the scene...

Oman and Saudi Arabia boost defence ties

MUSCAT: Maj Gen Hamid bin Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies (ASDS), received at Bait Al Falaj Camp on Monday a delegation from the Royal Saudi Land Forces, led by Maj Gen Ali Hamad al Juhani. The Chairman of...

Oman host to World Cancer Summit next month

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman will host the World Cancer Summit 2025 on the third of November. The summit is organised by Oman Cancer Association in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Social Development, and Qatar Cancer...

Industrial Investors Association Explores Export Opportunities in Oman, Rwanda, Kazakhstan

Ammon News - The East Amman Industrial Investors Association, in collaboration with Arab Consultants for Business Development, organized a specialized dialogue session on Wednesday to explore prospects for exporting Jordanian products to Oman,...

Malaysia’s Petronas and Oman’s OQEP Strengthen Oil and Gas Ties

Oct 22, 2025 (Credit: Petronas) Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oman’s OQ Exploration and Production New Ventures (OQEP) to jointly explore oil and gas opportunities across the Middle East...

OQBi Hackathon crowns four innovative teams driving Oman’s industrial digital transformation

MUSCAT – In the OQBi Hackathon’s Challenges track, three teams emerged victorious. Team ‘Safe Crew’ secured first place for their cloud-based real-time field crew tracking system designed to enhance operational readiness and safety. Team ‘Vision...