Nebras represents Oman at taekwondo worlds in China

Sport Reporter Muscat, Oct 24 Oman’s national taekwondo player Nebras bin Mohammed al Touqi is taking part in the World Taekwondo Championships (Senior Category), hosted in Wuxi, China, from October 24 to 30. The tournament features participants...

Salalah Airport welcomed first direct flight from Belarusian airline Belavia, boosting connectivity between Oman and Eastern Europe

MUSCAT : The new route, which will operate once a week until March 2026, comes as part of Oman Airports’ ongoing efforts to expand direct international connections and boost Dhofar’s appeal as a global tourism hub. Officials noted that this...

Oman’s EA launches third phase of campaign to save rare perennial trees in Dhofar

MUSCAT – The initiative, carried out in cooperation with Dhofar Municipality and the Awareness Initiative team, also includes active participation from the local community. The campaign will run until October 30. Hatem bin Salem Kalshat Al Mahri,...

Oman CAA positions Etlaq Spaceport as Middle East orbit gateway

The country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced a framework to speed approval of commercial space launch activities. A move to address an international launch capacity shortage, highlighted the CAA. Approval process “This announcement...

The magic returns: Al Mouj walk welcomes a new season of energy, experiences, and excitement

MUSCAT: As the city’s favourite oceanfront destination enters one of its most vibrant quarters, Al Mouj Walk is gearing up to welcome visitors with an exciting line-up of experiences, events, and new dining concepts — all set against the backdrop...

Noatum Logistics to partner with Hafeet Rail to launch a dedicated UAE-Oman cross-border freight rail service

ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) Noatum Logistics, an AD Ports Group company and leading global logistics management services provider, has signed a preliminary agreement with Hafeet Rail, developer and operator of the first cross-border railway network...

Oman crowned Arab Beach Volleyball Champions

MUSCAT, OCT 19 Oman beach volleyball team, comprising Hood al Jalboobi and Ahmed al Hosni, amerged champions of the 30th edition of Arab Beach Volleyball Championship as they captured the title following a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Tunisia in...

Oman Horse Racing season kicks off

BARKA, OCT 18 The opening race of the 2025/2026 Oman Horse Racing Season kicked off today at the Al Rahba racecourse in the Wilayat of Barka, organised by the Oman Equestrian and Racing Federation OERF, the event witnessed a vibrant turnout of...

New UAE-Oman freight trains: Abu Dhabi firm, Hafeet Rail to launch daily service

Abu Dhabi's Noatum Logistics has signed a preliminary agreement with Hafeet Rail to establish a new rail service between Sohar in Oman and Abu Dhabi in the UAE. Noatum Logistics is a company under Abu Dhabi Ports Group, while Hafeet Rail is the...

Erdogan Says Talks with Qatar, Oman on Eurofighter Procurement Going Well

President Tayyip Erdogan said he held talks on Türkiye's plan to get Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets from Qatar and Oman during a regional tour to the Gulf, adding that discussions were going well. Reuters reported on Wednesday that Ankara had...

Turkiye in talks with Qatar, Oman to buy used Eurofighter jets, says Erdogan

Turkiye is negotiating with Qatar and Oman to acquire used Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets as part of its effort to bolster its air force capabilities, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in comments released on Friday. Turkiye aims to purchase...

Oman leads Arab parliamentary conference on regional security, Gaza reconstruction

Geneva: The Sultanate of Oman chaired the 2025 Extraordinary Conference of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union in Geneva, convened alongside the 151st General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. The high-level gathering addressed critical...

Oman audit authority recovers RO 58 million, reports 25 public fund cases in 2024

Muscat – Oman’s State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority (SAI) said it recovered RO 58 million for the state treasury in 2024 as part of efforts to strengthen integrity and accountability across public institutions. The figures were...

Oman Investment Authority reaffirms commitment to governance, integrity after SAI’s audit report

MUSCAT — The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) said it remains committed to upholding strong governance and transparency standards after the country’s State Audit Institution released its 2024 report highlighting observations on the Authority and...

During Oman visit, Pinarayi Vijayan says welfare of Keralites remains top priority

MUSCAT — Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of Keralites around the world, stating that the well-being of expatriates remains a central pillar of Kerala’s development policies....

CAA confirms tropical depression over Arabian Sea, Oman to not be affected

MUSCAT : According to the weather report released at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 24, 2025, satellite images and meteorological analysis indicate that the tropical depression is located south of the Arabian Sea at longitude 68.4°E and latitude...

Türkiye, Oman sign wide-ranging of cooperation agreements

Türkiye and Oman signed a comprehensive set of agreements on Thursday during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Oman, covering defense, investment, energy, mining and visa exemptions to mark a new chapter in bilateral relations between...

Türkiye says talks with Qatar, Oman on Eurofighters going well

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said he held talks on Türkiye's plan to get Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets from Qatar and Oman during a regional tour to the Gulf, adding that discussions were going well. Ankara has reportedly proposed to its...

Turkey and Oman announce mutual visa exemption

“Turkey has decided to exempt citizens of the Sultanate of Oman from entry visas to Turkey,” Erdogan announced. “We thank and appreciate the Sultanate’s decision to exempt Turkish citizens from entry visas to the Sultanate, which will contribute...

Oman advances food security agenda at World Food Day 2025 celebration

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman marked World Food Day 2025 with a high-level ceremony underscoring its commitment to global food security initiatives and sustainable agricultural development. The event, organised by the Ministry of Agriculture,...