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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

SalamAir partners with MAI to set up first wheels and brakes facility in Oman

SalamAir has signed a ten-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mach Aerospace International (MAI) to set up an aircraft wheels and brakes maintenance centre in Oman. Under the deal, SalamAir will provide MAI with a full set of specialised...

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

ANKARA – Turkey 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 Friday. Turkey aims to...