Oman's pavilion at Frankfurt Book Fair serves as window to Omani culture

Frankfurt: The Sultanate of Oman has concluded its participation in Frankfurt International Book Fair 2025, held in the Federal Republic of Germany during 15-19 October. Oman's pavilion attracted a diverse stream of visitors, serving to introduce...

Middle East Crude-Benchmarks jump, Oman and Murban touch one-month high

Middle East crude benchmarks jumped on Thursday, with those of Oman and Murban shooting to the highest in a month, after the the United States sanctioned top Russian oil producers. U.S. hit major suppliers Rosneft and Lukoil with sanctions over...

Oman advances national strategy for quality and standards

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), in collaboration with Imtiaz Development and Investment Company, has launched a two-day workshop titled “Quality and Standardisation: From Concept to National Impact” at...

Oman Inaugurates ‘Hadatha’ – Its All-New Cybersecurity Center

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, represented by the National Cybersecurity Center, in collaboration with Middle East College, has launched the “Hadatha” Center for Cybersecurity at the college’s headquarters....

OETC launches Oman’s first Green Sukuk worth $750mln

Muscat – Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), a Nama Group subsidiary and the sole operator of the Sultanate’s power transmission network, has successfully priced and issued its first RO288.5mn ($750mn) five-year Green Sukuk under its...

Erdoğan wraps up Gulf tour with 24 new agreements in Kuwait, Qatar, Oman

ANKARA President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan concluded a three-day Gulf tour on Thursday, visiting Kuwait, Qatar and Oman, where he oversaw the signing of 24 agreements, memoranda and joint statements to deepen bilateral ties. The tour, held from Oct. 21...

Hilton set to double its presence in Oman with trio signing, including the Sultanate’s first Waldorf Astoria

Oman court jails and fines Environment Authority, telecom employees in bribery and fraud cases

Muscat – An Omani court has fined and jailed employees from the Environment Authority and a telecommunications company in separate bribery and fraud cases, the state audit watchdog said on Sunday. Two Environment Authority officials were fined...

Oman welcomes ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire signed in Doha between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Afghanistan. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Sunday, the Sultanate of Oman expressed its...

Oman REFCO Champions Youth and Community at Skeet Shooting Competition

Muscat: Oman Refreshment Company (REFCO), one of the country’s leading beverage and manufacturing companies, successfully concluded the Oman REFCO Skeet Shooting Competition, held from September 25 to 27 at Action Point arena. Organized in...

Oman Energy Development Company secures RO 385 million diverse funding, launches first sukuk

MUSCAT – This achievement reflects the rapid development in the financing capabilities of government-owned companies in the Sultanate of Oman. OEDC represents a model of efficient financial management, with the ability to access local and...

Oman sees 7.3% growth in bank credit; private sector lending climbs to RO 21.4 Billion

MUSCAT – Statistics issued by the Central Bank of Oman indicate that the total investments of conventional commercial banks in securities decreased by 3.2 percent to approximately RO 6.1 billion by the end of August 2025. While the investments of...

Oman welcomes ceasefire signed between Pakistan, Afghanistan

Muscat: The Ministry of Foreign expressed the Sultanate of Oman's welcome of the ceasefire announcement signed in Doha between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Sultanate of Oman also affirmed its appreciation and gratitude for...

Oman clears commercial spaceflight framework

MUSCAT: Etlaq Spaceport, Oman’s first commercial spaceflight hub, has welcomed the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) recent decision to introduce a framework governing the approval of commercial space launch activities, marking the first initiative...

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...

Oman introduces first-of-its-kind spaceflight framework in Middle East with 45-day launch approval

MUSCAT – The move signals the Sultanate’s ambitions to become a regional leader in the rapidly expanding space economy. In a press note issued online, Etlaq Spaceport, the region’s first commercial spaceflight hub, welcomed the announcement,...

Oman launches ‘Hadatha’ cybersecurity centre to drive innovation and national resilience

MUSCAT – The launch was held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Saif Abdullah Al Haddabi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation for Research and Innovation. The launch of the centre falls within the...

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...

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...