Oman welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire agreement

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed the ceasefire announcement signed in Doha between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Afghanistan. A statement from the Foreign Ministry said, "The Sultanate of Oman affirms its appreciation and...

Omantel, Kingsoft unite to develop Oman’s 1st sovereign software

Omantel has entered into a strategic collaboration with Kingsoft to explore the development of a sovereign productivity software hosted entirely on Oman’s National Cloud. This initiative marks a pivotal step in Oman’s digital transformation...

[UN Praises Oman’s Role in Resolving UN Staff Crisis in Yemen

Muscat — The United Nations has expressed deep appreciation for the diplomatic efforts of the Sultanate of Oman in resolving a sensitive situation involving UN staff members in Yemen. The commendation came during a phone call between UN...

Oman lights up with festive spirit as Indian expats prepare for Diwali

MUSCAT — As the Festival of Lights draws near, Indian expatriates across Oman are lighting up their homes and hearts in joyous anticipation of Diwali, a time symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. From twinkling diyas...

Oman’s CPA recovers RO 1,000 for consumer in Al Dakhiliyah contract dispute

MUSCAT – The settlement is part of the Authority’s continued efforts to uphold consumer rights and ensure fair business practices in accordance with Oman Vision 2040. The case originated from a complaint lodged by a consumer who reported that he...

President Erdoğan visits Oman, his last stopover in the Gulf

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Oman’s Muscat on Wednesday to wrap up his visit to the Gulf countries, which began in Kuwait on Tuesday and continued in Qatar on Wednesday. An elaborate welcoming ceremony was held for Erdoğan as mounted...

Oman police arrest six men with large quantities of drugs

Police in Muscat arrested six men with large quantities of drugs. The Directorate for Combating Drugs and Psychotropics arrested the men in Wilayat Al Seeb after they were found in possession of a large number of drugs and thousands of...

Oman enhances investment climate with strong infrastructure, digital transformation, and business reforms

MUSCAT – These efforts align with the government’s broader strategy to attract foreign direct investment and support sustainable economic growth. The government has invested extensively in upgrading infrastructure to support investment across...

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...

Symposium explores Oman’s cultural heritage

MUSCAT: The German University of Technology hosted a national symposium titled "Living Heritage: A Human Story and the Sustainability of Knowledge." The symposium was held under the auspices of Eng Ibrahim bin Said al Kharousi, Under-Secretary of...

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....

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...

Oman welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire, commends Qatar and Turkey for agreement